Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital As an Allied Health Assistant, you will be required to provide clinical and administrative support to facilitate mental health therapeutic groups and individual therapies as directed by the allied health team.
The Position Provide clinical assistance to other health care professionals as required. Actively monitor the environment and implement safe work practices to ensure patient and staff safety. Supervise and assist patients in exercise routines, gait activities and daily living activities as directed by the treating allied health care professional. Ensure adequate levels of all stock items are maintained. Participate in staff education programs as required. Provide administrative support to department staff as requested. Assist with patient transfers, dressing and showering in hydrotherapy (if applicable). Report all hazards regarding patients promptly to the treating allied health caregiver or Nurse Unit Manager. You must hold a certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, or suitable experience in a similar position or currently completing tertiary studies in an Allied Health discipline. You will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to relate to others in a sensitive and professional manner.
To succeed you will have well-developed organisational skills, with an ability to manage your own workflow and cope with competing demands, as well as the demonstrated ability and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. The ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures is essential.
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 Salary: $64,355 to $69,496 (pro rata), plus 11% superannuation A part-time fixed term contract, working up to 22.8 hours per fortnight for up to 4 months Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance 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 Additional superannuation Free on-site parking Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport Innovative Professional Development opportunities A welcoming and supportive culture A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs All applicants are asked to submit their resume and a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.
For enquiries contact Jenni French, Occupational Therapist Manager, (08) 9462 5077.
Closing Date: 09/09/2024
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
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