Allied Health Assistant Gr 3

Allied Health Assistant

Do you have a commitment to teamwork and excellence in customer service delivery? Do you want to provide clinical and administrative assistance to Allied Health Professionals to ensure the delivery of a high-quality rehabilitation service? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking  an enthusiastic Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant to join our team on a full time or minimum 0.8 basis to  cover of our existing Gr 3 AHA who will be on maternity leave in  mid January 2025.

• Supportive Team Environment
• Maternity cover position
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance essential

As an Allied Health Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting members of the Allied Health team to provide a high standard of customer service and clinical care to patients/families
• Working under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and dietitians to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals
• The Gr 3 AHA will provide support to the Allied Health Manager and Allied Health Senior Clinicians and act on their behalf as required to assist in the management and leadership of all the AHAs in the Allied Health service.

As one of the largest private rehabilitation facilities in Australia, The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre has a reputation for high quality and patient-focused care, across a range of rehabilitation specialties, including orthopaedics, cardiac, reconditioning, neurology, trauma, and pain management. The centre offers a friendly and supportive staff environment, with our established multidisciplinary team servicing both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs.

At The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre we recognise that we are only as good as our people, and this is why we seek to employ and retain highly skilled, compassionate and dedicated team members.

 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 38 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 support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together

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.

Selection Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance essential
• minimum 5 years clinical in hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, manage time effectively and complete activities
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with or providing care to people in a health care setting and/or demonstrate a basic understanding of therapy programs
• good leadership skills and experience in managing AHA team

Applications close: 30th November 2024

For further enquiries: Stephen Tai, Allied Health Manager   email: stephen.tai@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.