Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2), Physiotherapy Join a dynamic team contributing to the care of patients across our McKellar Rehabilitation, University Hospital Geelong and community settings. Challenging and rewarding role making functional improvements in patient lives. Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment. Casual position, generally 8-hour shifts. About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the role
As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) you will work within the Physiotherapy and broader inter-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality evidence-based therapy to patients in our acute hospital wards, our Rehabilitation or community sites. Under the supervision of a treating Physiotherapist, you will provide individually tailored exercise programs, facilitate mobility to minimise functional decline, and provide early rehabilitation to progress the patient to an optimal discharge destination. You will assist to improve the wellbeing and experience of patients in each setting. You will also undertake a range of non-clinical duties to support the provision of Physiotherapy services (e.g., administration, gait-aid and equipment collection and cleaning). The successful applicant will have suitable qualifications that meet the selection criteria, as well as experience working in a healthcare setting with patients around exercise.
About the culture
The Physiotherapy Department is a high-achieving, supportive and friendly team. We are well-recognised within the organisation for flexibility, teamwork, and a can-do attitude to service delivery. Our services are patient-centred and are guided by our driving values: Respect, Compassion, Commitment, Accountability, and Innovation.
Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
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