Allied Health Assistant (Grade 3), Occupational Therapy

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Barwon Health in Victoria is seeking a Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant to deliver safe, 1:1 therapeutic observation support to inpatients under delegation by an allied health professional.

The role operates within a 1:1 observation model, contributing to quality improvement and policy development, and requires collaboration with the Access and Resource Unit to implement delegation procedures across shifts.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant or equivalent.
• At least three years' experience as a Grade 2 AHA or equivalent.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an inclusive, culturally safe way.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development with IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred 1:1 support to allocated consumers, carrying out delegated therapy programs and managing behaviours of concern.
• Recognise and report risk, document consumer engagement and behaviour accurately, and contribute to the 1:1 Observation quality improvement project.
• Collaborate with the treating allied health professional, nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team, and support supervision of Allied Health Assistant students on placement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Information technology skills

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant

Job description

• This is an exciting new role delivering 1:1 therapeutic support to inpatients, working under the delegation and supervision of an allied health professional.
• Help shape practice as part of the Allied Health-Led Therapeutic Support for Patients Requiring 1:1 Observation.
• Fixed term (six months), full time role | ADO's | salary packaging and professional development support

About this role

This Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant position operates within a 1:1 therapeutic observation model, rather than a traditional caseload model, delivering safe, evidence-based, person-centred support to inpatients requiring 1:1 observation. Support is provided under the supervision and delegation of an allied health professional. The position contributes to the Allied Health-Led Therapeutic Support for Patients Requiring 1:1 Observation quality improvement project, including development of the policy and procedure documents needed to embed the model into practice. The successful applicant will work closely with the delegating allied health professional and the Access and Resource Unit to implement delegation procedures that support consistent, structured, goal-directed intervention across shifts, and will document patient engagement and behaviour to inform ongoing therapy progression. The role suits an experienced AHA with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, both in their own practice and in supporting the learning of others involved in a patient's care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centred 1:1 support to allocated consumers, carrying out delegated therapy programs and managing behaviours of concern
• Recognise and report risk, document consumer engagement and behaviour accurately, and contribute to the 1:1 Observation quality improvement project
• Collaborate with the treating allied health professional, nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team, and support supervision of Allied Health Assistant students on placement

What we're looking for

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant or equivalent, with at least three years' experience as a Grade 2 AHA or equivalent
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in an inclusive, culturally safe way
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development, with sound information technology skills

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.

Barwon Health staff benefits

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [emailprotected]

All appointments are subject to:

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