Allied Health Assistant

2 Full-time roles available based in Morphett Vale and Walkerville
- Community and clinic
- based role, supporting Occupational Therapists
- Competitive salary + super + leave loading + salary packaging + kilometre reimbursement

As a valued member of our growing Allied Health team, you will join a vibrant and driven group of individuals who genuinely make a difference to clients' lives, by assisting them to live longer in their own homes. Due to growth in our organisation, we have created two new exciting opportunities - join the team and kick start your career

You will benefit from:

- Our comprehensive induction and onboarding program
- Regular support and 1-on-1 mentoring from a Senior Occupational Therapist, as well as peer mentoring
- Ongoing professional development provided internally and externally.
- A full-time attractive salary which includes salary packaging benefits that increase your take-home pay.
- Joining an organisation that celebrates diversity, values you as a person and your wellbeing

***The role**

**What you’ll be doing**

Reporting to the Wellness Team Lead, the Allied Health Assistant:

- Participates in activities designed to maintain or improve the quality of life of our clients
- Works with the multi-disciplinary team to implement and deliver appropriate therapy programs for clients under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist
- Assists the Occupational Therapist in the provision of equipment and home modifications, including liaising with suppliers and clients and the review of home installations
- Communicates and collaborates professionally with internal and external peers, stakeholders and clients

**Click here for a copy of the Position Description**

**Who we’re looking for**

Someone with:

- A demonstrated genuine commitment to helping older ageing people retain their independence so they can remain at home in the community.
- A flexible approach to working with a highly motivated team
- The ability to work with mínimal supervision and the confidence to show initiative and be positive with colleagues and clients.
- Energy and adaptability for a varied workday.
- Willingness to learn and build new skills from experienced team members resulting in great outcomes.

**You will need**
- A Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
- COVID-19 vaccination (including booster if eligible)
- A current drivers licence and reliable vehicle

***It’d also be helpful if you had**:

- A current Police Check
- Experience and/or knowledge of Home Care Packages

The salary for this position is $58,717.00, plus super. Kilometre reimbursement is paid for any travel required, (your daily commute is not included).

**More about ECH**

ECH is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $18,549 per annum to reduce your tax. We also offer a range of perks through our Employee Benefits Program (eg. discounted gym memberships).

You will be provided with full training and support including all equipment that is required to succeed in this role.

If you need more reasons to want to join ECH, have a look through our website to see the amazing ways in which we support ageing South Australians. While you are there, check out the videos on our Employment page from some of our amazing staff and hear about their jobs and why they love working for ECH.

So, if you think this might be the job for you and you feel aligned to who we are and what we do please APPLY NOW by filling in your personal details and answering the questions below, along with submitting your cover letter and Resume/CV on the next page.