Allied Health Assistant (PT) – Transitional Aged Care

NSW Health; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

NSW Health in Cootamundra is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join the Transitional Aged Care Program. You will support discharged patients, assist with coordinated care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to help clients transition safely from hospital to the community.

The role offers part-time hours up to 30 per week, a salary range of AUD 65,704 to AUD 74,286 per year (pro rata with super and 17.5% leave loading where applicable), and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent and willing to complete within 3 years.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication across stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Complete delegated clinical care and support tasks as directed by a supervising Allied Health Professional, ensuring high quality patient care within MLHD
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining professional communication with colleagues, external Allied Health providers, and patients and their families
• Perform administrative duties supporting the Allied Health team, including maintaining accurate records and utilising Microsoft Office applications
• Work independently within your scope of practice, prioritising workload, meeting deadlines, and escalating issues to your supervising Allied Health Professional when required
• Demonstrate cultural competence with a commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, delivering respectful and inclusive care
• Participate in ongoing professional development including completion of a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance within 3 years, and engage in annual performance reviews to support personal and service growth

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Commitment to completing within 3 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email applications

Job description

NSW Health in Cootamundra is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join the Transitional Aged Care Program. You will support discharged patients, assist with coordinated care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to help clients transition safely from hospital to the community.

The role offers part-time hours up to 30 per week, a salary range of AUD 65,704 to AUD 74,286 per year (pro rata with super and 17.5% leave loading where applicable), and opportunities for professional development