Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2), Caulfield Community Health Service

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.

• Multidisclipinary Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2
• 2 x Permanent Part Time positions - 0.9 EFT (72 Hours per fortnight); 0.6 EFT (48 Hours per fortnight)
• Co-located at Caulfield Hospital

 

The Department

Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) is co-located on the Caulfield Hospital site, and provides a range of clinical and health promotion services for people of all ages who live, work or study within the local community. These multi-disciplinary services are provided in the centre, community, home or via telehealth. 

 

Position Summary

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will work within the Adult Health team and you will:

• Collaborate with a range of health professionals to deliver & monitor services that enhance the client’s function and wellbeing. This will be under the guidance of an Allied Health professional which could include: Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Podiatrists, and Dietitians.
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s function to the treating Allied Health professional.  
• Provide education and set up of mobility devices, assistive technology and equipment for clients as prescribed by relevant Allied Health professionals.
• Deliver individual and group services as directed by an Allied Health professional. This could include: supervising home exercise programs, set up of bathroom equipment, assisting clinicians with Hydrotherapy, and Blokes with Strokes communication group.
• Document treatment in the client electronic medical records as directed by the supervising therapist in accordance with medico-legal documentation requirements.
• Support the overall operation of the service and team through non-clinical duties.

 

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care within a multidisciplinary health setting
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Well-developed computer skills
• Current Victorian driver’s licence

 

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Discounted onsite parking
• Onsite staff gym
• Onsite childcare centre
• Close to public transport and shops

 

All enquires to Kerryn Woolley, Team Leader Adult Health, [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm Sunday, 1st October 11pm AEST

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.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au