Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3), Physiotherapy

Barwon Health; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 68 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (24/7)

Résumé du poste

Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3) to support sub-acute rehabilitation patients. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering therapy programs, mobility support and discharge planning under physiotherapist supervision.

The role offers permanent part-time hours (66 per fortnight), 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and access to staff wellbeing programs, with weekend Saturday shifts on roster.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting patients with exercise and therapy in healthcare.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional development.

Responsabilités

• Deliver therapy programs under supervision of Physiotherapists.
• Assist patients with mobility and discharge planning.
• Support Allied Health service delivery through equipment management and administrative tasks.
• Supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior staff.
• Work as part of our Saturday rostered service.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Description du poste

Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3), Physiotherapy

Job Category -Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant

• Join the dynamic Allied Health team contributing to the care of patients across our Sub-Acute (Rehab) inpatient services
• Challenging and rewarding role supporting patient recovery and making functional improvements in patient lives
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Permanent part-time role (66 hours per fortnight) with acces to 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About the role

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to patients in our sub-acute rehabilitation wards.

Working under the supervision of Physiotherapists, you will provide individualised therapy support, including exercise programs, mobility assistance to promote early rehabilitation, discharge equipment coordination, and support for Allied Health clinicians during patient therapy. Your contribution will play a key role in helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will also undertake a range of non-clinical duties to support Allied Health service delivery, including administrative tasks and the collection and cleaning of mobility aids and equipment. This role also offers opportunities to supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior AHA staff, with ongoing support from our experienced Physiotherapy team.

There will be a requirement to work some Saturdays on a weekend roster.

Strong preference for the hours to be worked across 5 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individualised therapy programs under the supervision of Physiotherapists
• Assist patients with mobility, rehabilitation and discharge planning activities
• Support Allied Health service delivery through equipment management and administrative tasks
• Supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior staff
• Work as part of our Saturday rostered service

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting patients with exercise and individual therapy in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional development

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.