Allied Health Assistant

6 months ago

Geelong, Australia Barwon Health Full time

**Employment Status**

Casual

**Program**

Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care

**Location**

McKellar Centre, University Hospital Geelong

**Hours Per Fortnight**

0

**Position Summary**

**HAVE IT ALL**

**JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW**
- Enjoy a diverse experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience a role that empowers you to fulfil your personal aspirations
- Casual role available - let's discuss hours that could suit you

**About Barwon Health**

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 9000 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre, Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all. Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

**About the facility**

Allied Health services available at Barwon Health are delivered throughout the continuum of care including primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.

Allied Health provides a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, technical, and direct health services to improve the health and wellbeing of clients.

Allied Health professionals and assistants are integral members of the multi-disciplinary teams delivering contemporary care at Barwon Health.

**About the role**

The position of Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant will:

- Work across the continuum of care Acute, Hand Therapy, In-patient Rehabilitation and Community services
- Therapeutically facilitate delegated patients to regain independence in activities of daily living in personal care, meal preparation, functional mobility and transfers and hand function
- Provide falls, hip precautions, energy conservation, fatigue management education
- Teach delegated patients to use adaptive aids and devices to enhance their independence
- Complete non-clinical administrative tasks relevant to the role
- Receive close supervision and support from OT supervisor and colleagues will be provided

**About you**
- A clear and respectful communicator (verbal and written documentation)
- Excellent time management, prioritization and accountability for providing a high quality service
- Compassionate commitment to consumer focused care and team working
- Experience in the screening, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic activities with patients both individually and in group settings
- Ability to critically analyse own performance and acknowledge responsibility for your own learning
- Optimistic and flexible approach to prepare for the challenges that public healthcare is facing both now and in the years to come

**About the culture**

The Occupational Therapy team are part of Barwon Health’s wider Allied Health department and integrated into many service programs across the continuum of care. We are a supportive group with expert senior clinicians and occupational therapy management leading the way. With our inclusive and collaborative approach to our profession and your career, we encourage you to engage in research opportunities, work on specific projects and take part in specialised professional development. Our people are devoted to caring for the community, we take pride in the exceptional patient care we provide and enjoy the fun camaraderie from the supportive people we work with

**What we offer**
- Barwon Heath offers higher pay rates for Enrolled Nurses (EEN) compared to the average in the aged care sector, with an approximate increase of 8%
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
- Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
- Access to employee wellness facility
- A genuine community feel - we look after each other
- Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Attractive salary packaging benefits Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

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