Allied Health Assistant

National Capital Private Hospital; Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow your career

Ramsay Rewards

Dental and allied health discounts

Flexible rostering

Wellbeing support

Job summary

National Capital Private Hospital is seeking an Allied Health Assistant on a permanent part-time basis. You will support hospital inpatients under allied health professionals, assisting with care and rehabilitation activities and ensuring patient safety and privacy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to infection control and clinical procedures, with weekend shift opportunities and a collaborative Ramsay-based environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
• Experience working with hospital inpatients and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate clinical care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and rehabilitation activities under direction.
• Support patients to participate in prescribed therapeutic activities.
• Communicate patient needs to allied health professionals.
• Follow clinical instructions and infection control procedures.
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain equipment.
• Complete data entry and maintain records.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

National Capital Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Allied Health Assistant to join our team on a permanent part-time basis.

Working Monday and Friday, with the opportunity to pick up weekend shifts if desired, you will support the delivery of high-quality allied health services to hospital inpatients. Working under the direction of allied health professionals and alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will help patients participate in their care and rehabilitation activities while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients’ hospital experiences within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.

About You

You are a motivated and caring individual who enjoys supporting patients and working as part of a team. You have strong organisational skills, communicate effectively and can follow clinical instructions while recognising the importance of patient safety and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist allied health professionals with patient care and rehabilitation activities under their direction.
• Support patients to participate in prescribed therapeutic activities in accordance with their care plans.
• Communicate relevant patient care needs and observations to the appropriate allied health professionals.
• Follow clinical instructions, policies and procedures to support safe and effective care.
• Assist with preparing treatment areas and maintaining equipment and resources.
• Complete data entry and maintain accurate records as required.
• Work collaboratively with allied health professionals, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.

What You Will Also Bring

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
• Experience working with hospital inpatients and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• The ability to follow directions and communicate clinical care needs effectively.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Competence in data entry and using computer applications.
• A positive, flexible and patient-focused approach to work.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow you careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.