Allied Health Assistant
4 weeks ago
Location: Western Region | Melton
Job type: Full time / From 02/10/2023 - 27/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1363530
**Selection Criteria**:
KSC1 Currently studying Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy at university (bachelor degree or masters)
KSC2 Interest in building knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual disability and its impact on the engagement and participation in learning tasks
KSC3 Professional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate positively with a wide range of people in the educational setting
KSC4 Interest in building knowledge in the design and implementation of sensory interventions, personal care and motor programs to support students with complex needs
KSC5 Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, taking initiative while seeking and accepting direction or advice from supervising therapy team member
KSC6 Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to engage in learning about relevant technology, equipment, resource making tools and Communication or Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy specific professional development topics
**Role**:
There is flexibility with the time fraction for this role.
**At Melton Specialist School, the Therapy Assistant**:
- Works under supervision and in association with the Allied Health Team
- Works collaboratively and under the direction of /occupational therapists or physiotherapists
- Runs intervention sessions and programs (individual or group) under guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- Supports school camps and excursions
- Creates and manages resources for the Allied Health Team
- Completes administration tasks as directed by an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
**Responsibilities**:
**Discipline specific assistant responsibilities**:
- Implement Occupational Therapy or movement intervention programs under the guidance of Allied Health professionals
- Administer informal assessments under guidance of allied health professionals
- Update and follow work plan as discussed with therapy team leader
- Communication with allied health professionals regarding student progress, sessions, intervention strategies and feedback
- Create and update resources for Therapy teams
- Assist with the supervision of students, e.g. in playgrounds, at the bus bay, in sporting activities, therapy activities, etc. if required.
- Create and manage resources for classrooms and Allied Health Team
**Administrative responsibilities**:
- Filing notes and other documents in paper or electronic file
- General tidy up of therapy room, sensory room, filling cabinets and shelves
- Reorganising student files
- Respond to phone calls and pass on any messages to appropriate person
- Support staff in collecting students from buses
- Charge and maintain equipment, replace batteries, update vocabulary, create visuals
- Setup/pack up equipment for programs
**Professional Conduct**:
- Attend team meetings as necessary
- Participate in performance reviews
- Work within the policies and procedures of Melton Specialist School
- Adhere to privacy legislation
- Demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional development
- Communicate directly to the supervising Therapist. Reports issues, discuss complex cases and queries with the therapy team leader.
- Promote a safe and supportive school environment by following safe work practices and OH&S requirements.
**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
**DE Values**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
**Location Profile**:
Melton Specialist School has seen a significant increase in enrolment demand, which has seen many changes to our staffing profile over the last 2 years. We will continue to grow and anticipate further enrolment growth.
The current enrolment of 378 students, is expected to exceed 400 during 2023. We have a real focus on staff wellbeing and ensuring our staff have the time away from class to focus on their administrative duties. We have flexible working arrangements and provide onsite training for all staff for TEACCH and Behaviour Support.
We are offering staff a 3% retention payment to all staff in 2023 and 2024.
In 2021 we introduced the Wellbeing Dog Program into the school. Bunji, our school dog, works with staff and students and his primary objective is to have fun at school Bunji does everything from Bus Duty in the morning to School Tours to walking excursions. His introduction to our School Community has had an extremely positive impact.
Melton Specialist School provides educational programs for students with disabilities at both primary and sec
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