Allied Health Assistant - Rotating Service Cover, Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service (Multiple Positions)

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals - Elizabeth Vale and Modbury
• Salary : $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - AHA2
• Ongoing Part-Time - working 15 hours per week (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our ageing population? The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking dedicated Allied Health Assistants to join our Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service team. These positions are rotating cover positions with opportunities across acute, subacute and community geriatric services.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our team of healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional care to our geriatric patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient transfers, mobility exercises and providing support during therapy sessions. You will also contribute to creating a safe and comfortable environment for our patients, ensuring their dignity and well-being are always prioritised. In a rotating cover position, you will have the opportunity to work across Acute Care of the Elderly Unit (LMH), Inpatient Geriatrics (Modbury Hospital and Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home, ACH Healthia) and Geriatrics in the Home (GITH).

To be eligible for this position, you must hold or be undertaking a Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To thrive in this role, you should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a genuine passion for working with the elderly and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual seeking a challenging and fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening - apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 895366

Enquiries:

Bettina Morias

Senior Manager

Phone: (08) 7321 4066

E-mail: bettina.morias@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

21 March 2025 - 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.