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.

Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant in Speech Pathology 

• Permanent position
• Full Time 
• Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 (IN30)
• Alfred  Health (Alfred Hospital and Caulfield Hospital)

The Department

The Alfred Health Speech Pathology Department is a co-ordinated service across all of Alfred Health which includes The Alfred Hospital; Caulfield Hospital; and Sandringham Hospital.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to join the Alfred Health Speech Pathology team. 

The position is based in the Acute and rehabilitation Services at Alfred Health and will provide support to the Speech Pathology Department

• To provide high quality Speech Pathology services under the supervision of the treating therapist in the Speech Pathology Department Service, in both Acutre and Rehabilitation Units (and Aged Care as required)
• To contribute to the overall smooth running of the Speech Pathology services 
• To contribute to a safe working environment for patients and staff 
• Coordination of AHA student education programmes.
• To prepare/develop assessment and therapy resources as required.
• To prepare assessment materials for videofluoroscopy assessments in a timely manner.
• Communication of relevant issues relating to patient care to the treating therapist.

Qualifications/Skills

• Cert III Allied Health Assistant or other relevant health-related qualification         
• Ability to liaise effectively with hospital and departmental staff, patients and doctors
• Ability to interact with patients with communication impairment.
• Ability to interact with patients with behavioural/social/emotional difficulties.
• Ability to learn new software packages relevant to patient care and administration.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (The Alfred only)
• Child care services (The Alfred only)

Please address the key selection criteria listed in the position description.

All enquiries should be addressed to Kate Lawlor, Allied Health Manager – Speech Pathology & Language Services, [email protected]

Applications close at 11 pm Tuesday, 1st October 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 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