Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Central Coast, Australia Central Coast Local Health District Full time

Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:
Allied Health Assistants

Remuneration:
$ $33.46 per hour

Hours Per Week: 32 hours per week

Requisition ID:
REQ445056

At Central Coast Local Health District our purpose is to enhance the health and wellbeing of our community. We aim for our health services to be accessible, high quality and integrated. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant for our inpatient wards at Wyong Hospital.

  • Are you looking for career progression
  • Do you want to make a positive impact on your community?
  • Are you looking for a supportive employer who encourages career development and growth.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

What We Offer

  • Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
  • Fulltime employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
  • Full Salary Packaging services are provided which means you save more tax.
  • Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
  • Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
  • Social Club.
  • Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

What you'll be doing

  • The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OT) provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to the community, to achieve better health outcomes.
  • Under the guidance and supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide information, education and support to clients within the scope of practice of an Occupational Therapy / Allied Health Assistant.
  • You will work with a range of Allied Health disciplines to provide administration and clinical support to support the care of clients in both inpatient and community contexts

Qualifications - External

  • Must have Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant/relevant qualification or willingness to undertake this training. Current unencumbered NSW driver's licence and the ability and willingness to travel across sites for meetings and clinical care provision.
  • Demonstrated previous experience working in a health environment, with a range of patient cohorts across inpatient, outpatient and/or community settings.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively with health professionals in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional.
  • Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute.

What you'll be doing


The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to the community, to achieve better health outcomes.

Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist(OT), provides information, education and support to clients within the scope of practice of an Occupational Therapy / Allied Health Assistant.

Provide administration and clinical support to support the care of clients in both inpatient and community contexts

Where you'll be working
You will be based at Wyong Hospital. Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its cutting-edge patient care and exceptional community services. CCLHD provides the community with a caring, comprehensive, and patient-centred environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion


At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve.

We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.


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Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.

You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

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**Applications Close: Sunday 26th November 2023 at 11.59pm

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