Description:
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 28
Job Category - Allied Health Assistant
Job Classification - Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or Grade 3)
Req Id - 3659
Allied Health Assistant Grade 2 or 3
Fixed Term (05.05.2025 to 07.06.2025)
Part time - Up to 28 hours per fortnight
Colac Area Health is a values based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
An exciting opportunity exists for suitably qualified individual to join the Allied Health team as an Allied Health Assistant. The Allied Health Assistant forms part of the multi disciplinary team and is responsible for providing therapeutic and program related support to Allied Health professionals.
What’s required?
Essential:
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Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant; nursing or other relevant qualification.
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Understand the theoretical principles of the work undertaken by all AHPs.
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Ability to effectively work both independently as well as with a team to deliver care in a variety of settings.
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Ability to provide care as prescribed.
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Experience or exposure in facilitating groups within community rehabilitation settings.
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A philosophy of care that promotes client independence with their health, wellbeing and lifestyle.
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Ability to work independently and organise own workload.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent time management and adaptability.
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Competent with various window based software programs and computer skills.
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Current Working with Children Check, Police Check, Drivers Licence.
For further information in regards to this position contact Kylie McGiffin Team Leader Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Community Rehabilitation Centre on 5232 5147
Position Description
Applications close Wednesday 5th March 2025.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.