Allied Health Assistant
· Exciting opportunity to work as part of the dynamic multidisciplinary team
· Seeking experienced Allied Health Assistants
· Casual position- regular weekday and weekend opportunities available
The Allied Health Assistant role is to provide support to therapists and deliver exceptional patient care under the directions of the treating therapists. John Fawkner Private Hospital are seeking casual Allied Health Assistants to work of a rotational roster, hours range between 0800-1600.
As the Allied Health Assistant your responsibilities will include:
· Support members of the Allied Health team to provide a high standard of clinical care to patients/families
· Work under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to help clients achieve their rehabilitation goals
About us
John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, cancer and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, John Fawkner Private is focused on meeting the growing healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions.
The Hospital has an established reputation as a leading healthcare provider, achieving recognition in many specialties throughout the years. Specialising in Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Cancer, the Hospital provides a comprehensive range of onsite medical and surgical services and delivering the highest standard in all areas of health care.
As the largest private hospital with the only private 24 hr. Emergency Department and Critical Care unit in northwestern Melbourne, John Fawkner Private works with highly skilled visiting specialists who offer subspecialty expertise.
John Fawkner Private Hospital has a long-established tradition for providing quality healthcare to our local community, the veteran community and patients travelling from regional northwest Victoria.
Selection Criteria:
· Previous experience as an Allied Health Assistant in rehabilitation setting preferable
· Relevant qualifications (e.g.: Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, First Aid Certificate etc.)
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
· Superior time management and organisational skills
· Exceptional customer service skills
· Have adaptable and flexible casual availability
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
· Discounted health insurance
· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: October 15th 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.