Allied Health Assistant

Reference Number: 52736: Allied Health Assistant – Grade 3 Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time (FT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride‑sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. We are the major provider of acute, maternity, sub‑acute, mental health, specialist, community and home‑based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospital Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, mental health services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg. About the Role provides short term interdisciplinary aged care and rehabilitation services after an illness or injury. Patients are visited in their home daily whilst on the program. In this role, you will work under the supervision of an Allied Health professional to provide quality patient care within the patient’s home environment. The role includes working with multiple allied health disciplines which may include but are not limited to Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Dietetics. The role supports patients to achieve their best level of health and function, whilst in their home by provision of individualised interventions and education prescribed by clinicians. The position also has responsibilities to supervise AHA students. To be successful in this role you will have: Experience and practical knowledge of working with patients under the support of allied health clinicians Proven ability to work both independently and well within a team Well‑developed interpersonal skills and communication skills Flexibility and a solution focused attitude Next Steps If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. Renee Craig , Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy, *** Why work at the Northern Health? NH offers a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, professional development and events, an award winning health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Equal Opportunity Statement Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr