Allied Health Therapy Assistant – Casual Therapy Support

Gippsland Health Alliance; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals/Entertainment benefits

Professional development

Staff wellbeing centre

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) to join our Allied Health team on a casual basis. You will support therapy across clinical programs, delivering safe, patient-centred care under supervision.

The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team across acute, subacute and ambulatory settings, with opportunities to support various disciplines and programs, including community rehab. LRH offers professional development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Allied Health Assistant with a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) and a current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Organised, self-motivated, able to prioritise tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy support services under supervision of Allied Health Professionals.
• Assist patients to achieve therapeutic goals by implementing prescribed interventions and monitoring progress.
• Provide education and support to patients, families and carers on health and therapy activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records in line with organisational requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ongoing service development.
• Support orientation and supervision of Grade 1 Allied Health Assistants and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Self-motivation

Patient-centred care

Education

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

Latrobe Regional Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2) to join our Allied Health team on a casual basis. You will support therapy across clinical programs, delivering safe, patient-centred care under supervision.

The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team across acute, subacute and ambulatory settings, with opportunities to support various disciplines and programs, including community rehab. LRH offers professional development and a supportive work environment.