Allied Health Assistant

Healthscope Hospitals; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthscope Campbelltown Private Hospital is seeking motivated Allied Health Assistants to join our team on a full-time basis. You will support the Allied Health Team to provide high-quality clinical care to patients and families under supervision to help rehabilitation goals.

You will facilitate therapy sessions, perform administrative tasks, and demonstrate strong communication and time management. Applicants are working toward a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy and hold a

Qualifications

• Experience in a health care setting or understanding of exercise programs.
• Ability to work under supervision and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities

• Support Allied Health Team to provide high-quality clinical care to patients and families.
• Work under supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to assist rehabilitation goals.
• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions.
• Complete administrative tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Healthcare experience

Education

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Masters or Bachelor's in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (in progress)

Job description

Our multidisciplinary team is seeking motivated allied health assistants to join our team on a Full-Time basis. If you are looking for flexibility and extra hours or to increase your clinical skill, this will be right opportunity.

About us

Campbelltown Private Hospital is a purpose-built private hospital located in Park Central, the ever-growing medical hub of Campbelltown. Our modern facilities include 8 Operating Theatres, 48 Surgical beds, 15 bed Day Surgery Unit and 34 bed Rehabilitation Unit. We offer excellent employee conditions with extensive support, professional development and future leadership opportunities.

As the Allied Health Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Support members of the Allied Health Team to provide a high standard of clinical care to patients/families
• Work under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists to help clients achieve their rehabilitation goals
• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions
• Complete administrative tasks in an efficient manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, including receiving feedback.
• Ability to follow directions, prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy roles
• Experience working with or providing care to people in a health care setting or a basic understanding of exercise programs
• Employment transition pending AHPRA Registration is completed in timely manner post Graduation.
• Working towards a Masters or bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 36 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.