Part-Time Speech Pathology Allied Health Assistant (Rehab)

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Greater take-home pay via salary sache

Wellness initiatives program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Austin Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology) to support the Continuing Care team. The role operates within the Speech Pathology allied health structure and will work under the guidance of Grade 4 leaders and senior Speech Pathologists in rehabilitation services.

The successful candidate will run communication groups, assist patients with swallowing strategies, develop patient communication books, coordinate team meetings, and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Ability to work under a delegation framework and take initiative to ask questions and seek direction.

Responsibilities

• Run the communication group and support patients in practicing safe swallowing strategies.
• Create a communication book for a patient and update resources.
• Coordinate meetings for the Speech Pathology team and assist with ordering stock.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient care

Delegation framework

Initiative and proactivity

Job description

Austin Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology) to support the Continuing Care team. The role operates within the Speech Pathology allied health structure and will work under the guidance of Grade 4 leaders and senior Speech Pathologists in rehabilitation services.

The successful candidate will run communication groups, assist patients with swallowing strategies, develop patient communication books, coordinate team meetings, and