Allied Health Assistant

Kerin Health; Forbes; Hybrid; AUD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Admin support

Annual wellness budget

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Kerin Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our rural healthcare team across Parkes and Forbes. This casual role (minimum 10 hours per week) offers on‑the‑job training and the chance to support clients in diverse therapeutic settings, under supervision of our allied health professionals.

You will assist with exercises, activities, and basic client records, working with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and others to help people gain independence and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Interest in supporting clients' health and wellbeing.
• Experience in health, fitness, or sports-related roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist allied health professionals in delivering therapeutic interventions and support services.
• Help clients with exercises and rehabilitation activities as directed by clinicians.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Client care

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for an Allied Health Assistant to join our wonderful team.

We are seeking amotivated and adaptable Allied Health Assistant who is passionate about providing exceptional healthcare to rural communities.

This is a mixed role that offers an exciting opportunity to support our clients in a range of therapeutic settings. As part of the Kerin Health team, you will have the chance to make a significant impact while developing new skills and qualifications through on-the-job training and support.

This is acasual roleminimum 10 hours per week with the opportunity to extend hours.

This role will work in both Parkes and Forbes.

About this role

An Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works alongside our allied health professionals to help people work towards their goals and build greater independence.

You’ll work one-on-one with people across the lifespan, supporting them to put their therapist’s recommendations into practice through engaging, practical activities. Depending on the person and their goals, this might include supporting a child to develop their communication or motor skills, helping someone practise everyday activities, supporting an older person with mobility and strength, or helping someone build confidence and independence after an injury or illness.

No two days will look the same. You could be working with a child at school, supporting someone in an aged care or residential setting, visiting a client in the community, or working with someone in our beautiful clinic.

You’ll work closely with our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals, following individualised therapy programs and providing feedback on how each person is progressing.

At its heart, being an AHA is about helping people turn their goals into real-life progress.

Key Responsibilities

Assist allied health professionals in delivering therapeutic interventions and support services.

Help clients with exercises and rehabilitation activities as directed by clinicians.

Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for a passionate individual who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our supportive team. No formal qualifications are required, as we will provide full training.

Requirements:

A genuine interest in supporting individuals' health and wellbeing.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic about working in a team and providing a high level of client care.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

A positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Experience in health, fitness, or sports-related roles.

Interest in or experience with Pilates or swimming instruction.

The Benefits

We truly believe that every person deserves to love coming to work!

Here are just a few of the benefits of working as part of the Kerin Health team:

Flexible working - pick your own working days and hours.

Full Admin team for your support! Printing, filing, confirming appointments, client liaison are just a few of the things that our friendly admin team are here to take off your workload.

Annual wellness budget - $500 per annum to spend toward any service provided by our business - yes that includes our massage services ;)

A genuinely supportive team of multidisciplinary therapists to work alongside, lean on and learn from.

REAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES

Our team members share what it’s really like to work at Kerin Health.