Allied Health Assistant | Cessnock

Optimum Health Solutions; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and supervision programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions in Cessnock, NSW, is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant for a full-time role to support multiple disciplines in a busy multidisciplinary clinic.

You will assist clinicians, implement treatment plans, and help clients progress toward therapy goals while maintaining documentation and resource preparation. A Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance is required, with 2–4 years' experience and a patient-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is required.
• Around 2–4 years' experience as an Allied Health Assistant or similar role.
• Experience supporting allied health clinicians in healthcare, disability or community settings.
• Strong person-centred care orientation and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clinicians to deliver individual and group-based therapy programs.
• Implementing treatment plans under supervision of qualified allied health professionals.
• Supporting clients to reach therapy goals and build independence.
• Preparing therapy resources and treatment environments.
• Completing progress notes and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Building positive relationships with clients, families, carers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Education

Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!
This is a full-time role at our Cessnock clinic, working under the supervision of qualified clinicians to deliver therapy programs for children and adults. You'll work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Dietitians, Podiatrists, and Nurses. If you're an experienced Allied Health Assistant, there's room to grow here. If you're coming from teaching, childcare, health or disability support, your experience counts too.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Assisting clinicians to deliver individual and group-based therapy programs
• Implementing treatment plans under the supervision of qualified allied health professionals
• Supporting clients to reach their therapy goals and build independence
• Preparing therapy resources and treatment environments
• Completing progress notes and maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Building positive relationships with clients, families, carers and key stakeholders, and working with clinicians across multiple disciplines

IDEALLY, YOU'LL HAVE

• A Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Around 2 to 4 years' experience as an Allied Health Assistant or in a similar support role
• Experience supporting allied health clinicians in a healthcare, disability or community setting
• A strong understanding of person-centred care and evidence-based practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• A Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency

WHY OPTIMUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Optimum has run allied health services across NSW and Tasmania for more than 20 years, with 14 clinics and a team of over 200 professionals. Allied Health Assistants are a core part of the multidisciplinary team, and you'll work alongside clinicians from seven disciplines while developing your own skills. There's ongoing mentoring and supervision, and opportunities for career development as you build experience. Clinics are purpose-built for therapy.

THE PRACTICALS

• Location: Cessnock, NSW
• Employment type: Full-time
• Checks or certifications: Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Supervision: you'll work under the supervision of qualified allied health professionals