Shepparton, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley VIC
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Job Title: Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
About the role:
The Physiotherapy team at GV Health is looking for a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our team, on a part-time basis at our Graham St campus. The AHA may assist the Physiotherapy team to deliver client centred services across the acute, subacute and outpatient areas of the hospital. The role involves completing a variety of direct and indirect clinical and administrative tasks. The AHA may assist a client to complete an exercise program, or activity of daily living, assist with facilitating a group program, order, clean and manage delivery of equipment, and assist with the co-ordination of resources required for health professionals and clients.
The AHA will work within the Physiotherapy department but occasionally may work or be delegated appropriate tasks under the direction of other Allied Health Professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians and Social Workers. They are integral to the delivery of services across the Physiotherapy department and inpatient environments.
The successful candidate will have:
Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or working towards same, or equivalent, with a minimum of 80 hours workplace learning Experience working as an Allied Health Assistant in either a hospital, aged care or community setting Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families Ability to work independently (with guidance) with minimal supervision Why work at GV Health?
Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance Paid parental leave Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
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