Allied Health Assistant

Mercy Hospitals NSW Ltd; Albury City; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health Albury is seeking a Permanent part-time Allied Health Assistant to join the community multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering physiotherapy programs, setting up adaptive equipment, and supporting clients to maintain independence in their homes.

This position requires a Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant and a current driver’s license. Salary is aligned with the NSW Health Service Allied Health Assistants Award 2023, payable hourly between $27.70 and $39.26,

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant with experience in groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver & monitor physiotherapy exercise programs - group and individual.
• Set up and educate on the use of adaptive equipment prescribed by occupational therapists in client homes.
• Work collaboratively with therapist and clients to achieve client goals and maintain their independence.

Education

Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent part time Hours: 16 hours per week (options for Monday & Tuesday or Tuesday & Friday) Salary: NSW Health Service Allied Health Assistants (State) Award 2023. $27.70 - $39.26 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Mercy Health Albury Contact: Jacinta Finn (Team Leader Allied Health), [e-mail], 02 60421436

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we’re there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

The Allied Health department provides services to both inpatient and community programs. The team consists of physiotherapists, OTs, dietitian, speech pathologist, social workers and Allied Health Assistants. This position requires an Allied Health Assistant to work as part of the community multidisciplinary team which provides services to the older person.

Duties

• Deliver & monitor physiotherapy exercise programs - group and individual.
• Set up and educate on the use of adaptive equipment prescribed by occupational therapists in client homes.
• Work collaboratively with therapist and clients to achieve client goals and maintain their independence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant with experience in groups required
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• Full drivers licence for community visits (fleet vehicle available)

Required Evidence

• A current Police Record Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with NSW Health public health orders.

Equal Opportunity

Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.