Multidisciplinary Allied Health Assistant - Community Rehabilitation Program

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.

• Permanent position
• Part time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 (IN29)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging

The Department

Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program provides home and centre based rehabilitation as well as the Falls Clinic services. The service's focus is on the provision of goal-directed, community-based rehabilitation for clients following injury or hospitalisation. The Community Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, a neuropsychologist, a clinical psychologist, allied health assistants, rehabilitation medicine doctors, community health nurses, a pharmacist and social workers.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our growing Community Rehabilitation team. Based at Caulfield Hospital, the overall objective of the position is to provide therapy support services to individuals and groups as directed by the Allied Health Professionals. You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each client’s identified rehabilitation goals. You will also be responsible for administrative duties which assist with client management and will contribute to the smooth operation and ongoing development of the Community Rehabilitation Program.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Completion of Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance or equivalent from a registered training organisation, OR
• Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager):
  • Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
  • Certificate level qualification in a relevant health-related field
  • Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher
  • Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) successfully completed one year of study at minimum
• Current Victorian Driver’s License (unrestricted)

Key Selection Criteria

• Previous experience within a hospital or working with a multidisciplinary team
• Sound interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work well within a team and relate to medical, nursing and Allied Health staff and patients
• Sound knowledge base of medical terminology
• High level of English literacy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously (within scope of practice)
• Sound computer skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible heath insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through Prosport Health and Fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact David Harrower (Acting Manager) on 0419 770 237 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 26th December 2024.

Please note that we may interview and appoint before the closing date, so don't delay!

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 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