Allied Health Assistant - Care-D

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary : $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHA2
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 6 months

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our team within the Allied Health division.

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

In this role, you will work closely with allied health professionals, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care and support to our dementia and delirium patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with clinical tasks, facilitating group activities and promoting patient independence through various therapeutic interventions.

To be eligible for this position, you must possess 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 be successful in this position, you should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. A genuine commitment to patient-centred care and a willingness to learn and grow professionally are essential.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of exceptional healthcare services within NALHN.

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):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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: 897096

Enquiries:

Allied Health Facilitator

Phone: (08) 8182 9354

E-mail: Health.AlliedHealthFacilitator@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

18 April 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

897096 - Allied Health Assistant - Care-D - AHA2 - role description.pdf

* 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.