Allied Health Assistant - Dysart Hospital, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Queensland is looking for an Allied Health Assistant to join their team permanently. The role involves working with a trans-disciplinary team to provide clinical support and assistance, managing equipment and supplies, and contributing to patient care. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality healthcare. The position offers competitive wages, flexible working arrangements, and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a trans-disciplinary Allied Health team.
• Experience with clinical care and administration tasks.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services to clients in multiple locations.
• Assist Allied Health Professionals with delegated tasks.
• Manage equipment and supplies necessary for clinical care.

Skills

Clinical support

Customer service

Tele-health assistance

Job description

Role details

The Allied Health Hinterland at the Dysart Hospital is seeking applications for an Allied Health Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

• To work as a member of a trans-disciplinary Allied Health team, delivering clinical services to clients in the Mackay Hospital and Health Services Hinterland (Moranbah, Dysart, Clermont), covering a range of clinical conditions, complexity and age groups. The team provide clinical care in person and via tele‑health.
• To contribute to client care by providing clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of an Allied Health Professional (Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker or Speech Pathologist).
• To assist the Allied Health Professional with clinical, administrative, telehealth and customer service processes and the maintenance and management of equipment, supplies and impress systems.
• In certain circumstances overnight accommodation may be necessary.

About the Team

The Allied Health Hinterland Team provides clinical care in person, via tele‑health and outreach throughout the Mackay Hospital and Health Service Hinterland which encompasses Dysart, Clermont & Moranbah.

Allied Health Assistants are utilised at each site through delegation. By delegating safely and effectively, clinicians work to the top of their scope, thereby optimising patient centred care, workforce capacity and service outcomes.

The Clermont MPHS includes a 10-bed rural facility and a 22-bed residential aged care facility (Mont Cler). Dysart Hospital is a 9-bed rural facility including community health services. Moranbah Hospital is a 12-bed facility, Including community health services and Mental Health hub for the Hinterland.

About our Hospital and Health Service

has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport