Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health

Casual

We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our professional Allied Health team.This casual position is available from February 2021 on an ongoing basis and involves providing assistance to the Allied Health team at WHCG. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing basic and standard interventions which have been assessed by a Physiotherapist, as well as assisting with clients who require two therapists. There is the potential for the role to involve working in the Sub-acute ward, and also with clients experiencing lymphoedema.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational skills, including an ability to plan, set and prioritise workloads with tight deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired client outcomes
• Experience with computer systems including Microsoft Office
• Well-developed interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Experience in the aged care, rehabilitation, or care-provision setting

Attractive benefits offered by the organisation include:

• Salary packaging,
• Professional development and education programs,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Accrued Day Off (full time employees only)
• Flexible rostering
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse clinical environment and join a reputable rural health service dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position view the Position Description and/or contact the person indicated below. Further information on Wimmera Health Care Group can be found on our website or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Wimmera Health Care Group (WHCG) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

WHCG encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment.
Contact Person Ben Wiessner
Contact Number (03) 5381 9241
Contact Email Ben.Wiessner@whcg.org.au
Closing Date 01/03/2021
Position Description Allied Health Assistant 0819.pdf

Wimmera Health Care Group