Allied Health Assistant | Dubbo

Optimum Health Solutions; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions is hiring an Allied Health Assistant in Dubbo, NSW. You will work under qualified clinicians to deliver therapy programs for children and adults, supporting a multidisciplinary team across seven disciplines. This role offers growth and opportunities for career development.

Applicants with transferable experience from health, education or disability support are welcome to apply. A current driver’s licence and Working With Children Check are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance required.
• 2–4 years’ experience as an Allied Health Assistant or similar role.
• Experience supporting allied health clinicians in healthcare, disability or community settings.
• Person-centred care 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 relationships with clients, families, carers and stakeholders, and working with clinicians across multiple disciplines

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

You’ll work under the supervision of qualified clinicians, delivering therapy programs for children and adults alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Dietitians, Podiatrists, and Registered Nurses. If you’re an experienced Allied Health Assistant, this is a role with room to grow. If you’re coming from teaching, childcare, health or disability support, your experience counts here 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

Applicants with transferable experience from health, education, teaching, childcare or disability support are welcome to apply.

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, with sensory spaces, rehabilitation gyms and motor development areas on site.

The Practicals

• Location: Dubbo, NSW
• Employment type: Full-time or part-time
• Supervision: you’ll work under the supervision of qualified allied health