Seamstress Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -SA HEALTH Full time

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 886603
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide**:

- **Salary WHA-3 $1,106.10 - $1,117.60 per week (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Permanent part-time working 18.75 hours per week**

**About the Role**

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant/Seamstress, you will play a vital role in supporting the treatment of patients within the Occupational Therapy Department. Working closely with an experienced Occupational Therapist, you will assist in delivering care to both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Your sewing expertise, including overlocking and pattern making, will be integral to providing tailored solutions that enhance patient recovery.

In addition to supporting patient care, you will also help manage the department's stores and equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly. You will oversee the stock control system, ensuring supplies are well-maintained and readily available for efficient service delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the daily operations of the department while using your skills to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

**About You**

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled individual who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about supporting patients. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people.
- Proficiency in using a sewing machine and overlocker for therapeutic garment creation and clothing modifications.
- A solid understanding of Occupational Therapy, with experience working with individuals with disabilities or medical conditions.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and data, alongside organisational skills to manage tasks independently.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**:

- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 886603**

**Enquiries to**:
Y Nguyen, Senior Manager RAH
Tel: 0422 141 459

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 3 January 2025

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website -**How to apply** for further information**

886603 RD Seamstress Occupational Therapy Assistant.pdf

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**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.



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