Allied Health Assistant

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
• Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 (IN29)
• Alfred Hospital Location
• Great staff benefits!

Department

Hospital Admissions Risk Program Complex Care (HARP CC) is Health Independence Program (HIP) and in Alfred Health sits within HAC. The role of HARP as described by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is to “provide hospital substitution and diversion by supporting people in the community, in ambulatory settings, and in people’s homes.” Alfred Health’s HARP Complex Care Service is comprised of a multidisciplinary workforce working in an interdisciplinary model of care. The HARP service structure consists of four geographically based teams, a centralised team made up of discipline-specific clinicians and a telephone coaching service for nutrition support to clients with cardiac conditions.

Position Summary

The Allied Health Assistant works as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Central Team. The Allied Health Assistant is aligned to the Central Team, and therefore functions across the HARP service, supporting the geographic teams, senior social worker and the primary care clinicians. The AHA works in a flexible and adaptive manner as the HARP program continues to evolve. Responsibilities include supporting the follow up and care coordination of vulnerable adults under the guidance of the senior social worker. Supporting the geographic teams with My Aged Care referrals and administrative follow up.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Completion of Certificate III (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation or its equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Demonstrated attributes of empathy and client centred focus
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated capacity to work in an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

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

Any queries please contact Liz Rochford, Manager HARP, at [email protected].

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Sunday 1st December 2024.

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