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Allied Health Assistant

Posted on Dec. 23, 2024

Mount Lawley, Australia
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Part Time

Your role at St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital

The Allied Health Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physiotherapists, occupational therapists, other therapy and nursing staff as required.

The Position

Provide clinical assistance to the physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing and other health care professionals as required.
Actively monitor the environment and implement safe work practices to ensure patient and staff safety.
Participate in staff education programs as required and comply with hospital and department policies and procedures.
Supervise and assist patients in exercise routines, gait activities and daily living activities as directed by the treating allied health care professional.
Assist with patient treatment as required.
Assist with patient transfers, dressing and showering in hydrotherapy (if applicable).
Identify client circumstances that need additional input from the Allied Health Professional and communicate this in clinical handover.
Be aware of contraindications, precautions and hazards relating to specific patient management.
Ensure that infection control procedures are strictly adhered to in all areas.

You will hold a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or have suitable experience in a similar position or currently completing tertiary studies in an Allied Health discipline.

To succeed you will have an ability to work effectively and harmoniously within the multi-disciplinary health care team, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to relate to others in a sensitive and professional manner.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

Casual Rate: $42 to $45.33 (incl. 25% loading) plus 11.5% superannuation
Casual positions working across various shifts
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
Green travel allowance – if you walk, car pool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

For enquiries contact Melissa Colli, Occupational Therapy Team Leader, on 0413 035 802.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – so apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

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