Exercise Health Assistant: Empower Independence (Flexible)

Cape York Partnership; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness programs

Discounts

Social club

Job summary

Ballarat Community Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support individual and group clients in prescribed exercise programs under an Exercise Physiologist. The role emphasizes coaching, health education and helping clients build independence in managing their health.

You will work closely with clients, families and other health professionals to achieve health goals and maintain accurate notes and documentation as part of a funded service.

Qualifications

• Enjoy helping people improve their health and wellbeing through exercise and physical activity.
• Understand how Exercise Physiology can improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Take a positive, respectful and caring approach to working with clients and colleagues.
• Hold, or are working towards, a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of exercise programs to individual and group clients under the direction of an Exercise Physiologist.
• Monitor clients during exercise and provide feedback to the treating Exercise Physiologist.
• Help clients build self-management skills and independence through health coaching, education, and connecting them with suitable support groups and health and wellbeing programs.
• Work closely with clients, families, carers, and other health professionals to support health and wellbeing goals.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation as part of a funded service.

Skills

Exercise guidance

Client communication

Health coaching

Empathy

Education

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Ballarat Community Health is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support individual and group clients in prescribed exercise programs under an Exercise Physiologist. The role emphasizes coaching, health education and helping clients build independence in managing their health.

You will work closely with clients, families and other health professionals to achieve health goals and maintain accurate notes and documentation as part of a funded service.