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Allied Health Assistant (Casual)

LocationThe Alfred
Work TypeCasual
Positions10 Positions
Job no: 14721
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Allied Health Assistance

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.

  • Casual
  • Weekdays and Weekends
  • Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) (Physiotherapy) is located primarily on site at The Alfred.  The overall objective of the position is to provide therapy support services to individuals and groups as directed by the physiotherapist with which they work, in this case across the entire physiotherapy service.

Primarily the AHA (Physiotherapy) will assist the physiotherapist through the completion of tasks such as:

  • Assisting the physiotherapist with assessment and treatment, whether in an individual or group setting.
  • Providing exercise, mobility and activity programs as prescribed by the physiotherapist.
  • The delivery of equipment and the completion of the associated paperwork as prescribed by the health professional. 
  • The coordination and organisation of services upon discharge as prescribed by the physiotherapist.
  • Administrative duties that assist the physiotherapist such as the entering of statistics, and the ordering and stocking of equipment.

The AHA (Physiotherapy) works closely with the physiotherapy team members to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each client’s identified therapeutic goals. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and cleaning duties which assist with client management and will contribute to the smooth operation and ongoing development of the Physiotherapy Department.

Enquiries to: Ranjana Steward, Operations Lead, Physiotherapy Department, Ph: 9076 3450.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au