Allied Health Assistant

**Mt Wilga Private Hospital**:
**Allied Health Assistant**

**Permanent Part-time**

**(minimum 27.5 hours/week)**

**Monday -Friday**

**About the Hospital**

Mt Wilga Private Hospital is a 119 bed specialist rehabilitation facility, with a busy day therapy unit and outpatients department situated in Hornsby, a peaceful area of Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, Mt Wilga boasts an excellent clinical reputation as a leader in private rehabilitation, with large modern treatment areas, two hydrotherapy pools, and fully equipped gymnasiums. Mt Wilga offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients presenting with a wide variety of conditions including orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, back and pain management, cardiac, amputee, reconditioning, and lymphoedema.

**About the Role**

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will provide both clinical and non-clinical support, working with Allied Health Professionals to ensure all patients receive high quality patient-focused care.

**Your duties will include**
- Assist the Allied Health teams in the management of a diverse range of patients who require rehabilitation.
- Provide therapy in individualised and group settings in the Allied Health treatment areas, on the ward, and also within the gym and hydrotherapy environment.
- Work both independently and within a team structure.

**About you**

This role will suit a patient-focused individual with experience in patient manual handling along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a professional team environment will also be key to your success.

**You will also bring (Selection Criteria)**
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or current University study in an Allied Health area is desirable.
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team or health service industry is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High standard of customer service and a team approach.
- Flexible and positive approach to work.

**Remuneration**

On offer is hourly base salary ranging from** $27.52 - $29.31**+ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated

**The Hospital**

We operate high-quality services and deliver excellent patient care. Our highly skilled, multidisciplinary health care professionals are dedicated and passionate about rehabilitation. Their care will help you achieve your rehabilitation goals. Rehabilitation at Mount Wilga Hospital encompasses a holistic approach to rehabilitation, and therefore will help you restore physical independence in addition to feeling emotionally and spiritually supported.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘_People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply