About the roleThe primary purpose of this position is to assist Allied Health staff to provide quality patient care within the subacute/rehabilitation ward and Residential Aged Care facilities at Grampians Health - Horsham.The position will involve working in a multidisciplinary team, with responsibility for carrying out client related and clinical support activities, as instructed by Allied Health staff.This will involve providing basic and standard interventions which have been delegated by an Allied Health Clinician.The position may also be responsible for non-clinical tasks for Allied Health, including cleaning, stocking and ordering of supplies.Key ResponsibilitiesSome key responsibilities include, but are not limited to;Conducting treatment programs with clients as prescribed by the treating Allied Health ProfessionalsAssisting in, and leading exercise groupsSetting up, restoring, and ordering of equipmentMaintains statistical records, completes accurate documentation and attends relevant meetingsDemonstrates a client focus in the provision of careSkills and experienceEssential:Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or willingness to enrol in course.Well-developed verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated organisational skills, including an ability to plan, set and prioritise workloads with tight deadlinesAbility to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired client outcomesExperience with computer systems including Microsoft OfficeWell-developed interpersonal skillsCurrent Victorian or equivalent driver's licenceDesirable:Certificate IV in Allied Health AssistanceExperience in the aged care, rehabilitation, or care-provision settingCulture & BenefitsAt Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysStaff rewards and recognition programsProfessional development and education programsEmployee Assistance ProgramComprehensive orientation programFlexible rosteringOpportunities for career progressionFree parkingAbout Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.Horsham RegionLocated on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.How to applyClick APPLY or contact Megan Byrne, Allied Health Assistant Deputy Manager - West, on 0477 365 859 for a confidential discussion.All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
