Allied Health Assistant — Community Care (Part Time)

UnitingCare Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion leave

Career development

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking an Allied Health Assistant for Cairns Community Care on a permanent part-time basis. The role supports Allied Health professionals and contributes to client care plans, home visits and community clinic programs.

The position requires Cert III/Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, strong communication, and a current Australian driver’s licence. Attractive benefits include salary packaging, parental leave, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Cert III or Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance is essential.
• Massage qualifications are desirable.
• Effective communication and relationship-building within a team.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding client-centred care for long-term conditions, aged care and disability.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Experience with technology (smartphones, tablets, laptops).
• Current Australian driver’s licence and roadworthy vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality client care under clinical supervision of an Allied Health Professional.
• Assist in implementing client care plans and programmes (individualised and group).
• Identify and report client circumstances needing input from Allied Health Professionals.
• Assist with preparation/maintenance of equipment and resources for services and programme delivery; monitor and distribute supplies.
• Provide administrative support as requested.
• Address enquiries and coordinate messages/referrals to staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Client-centred care

Time management

Technology proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Cert III or Cert IV Allied Health Assistance

Job description

BlueCare is seeking an Allied Health Assistant for Cairns Community Care on a permanent part-time basis. The role supports Allied Health professionals and contributes to client care plans, home visits and community clinic programs.

The position requires Cert III/Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, strong communication, and a current Australian driver’s licence. Attractive benefits include salary packaging, parental leave, and employee discounts.