Regional Allied Health Assistant – Transitional Aged Care

the original; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Salary packaging up to $20,600 per ann

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

MLHD’s Transitional Aged Care team in Cootamundra seeks an Allied Health Assistant to support hospital-to-community transitions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients in achieving their goals and provide delegated clinical care under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing professional development, including pursuing a Certificate IV within 3 years, while contributing to culturally competent care and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or commitment to complete within 3 years)
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills across all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient computer literacy including Microsoft Office and email applications
• Current Class C drivers licence and willingness to travel for work purposes

Responsibilities

• Complete delegated clinical care and support tasks as directed by a supervising Allied Health Professional, ensuring high quality patient care within Murrumbidgee Local Health District
• 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 skills

MS Office

Driver's licence

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance

Commitment to complete within 3 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MLHD’s Transitional Aged Care team in Cootamundra seeks an Allied Health Assistant to support hospital-to-community transitions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients in achieving their goals and provide delegated clinical care under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing professional development, including pursuing a Certificate IV within 3 years, while contributing to culturally competent care and family engagement.