Cclhd-allied Health Assistant

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time / Part Time / Casual until November 2025
**Position Classification**:Allied Health Assistants
**Remuneration**:$30.63 per hour
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ555089

**The positions are open to Full Time, Part Time or Casual Roles.**

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistants to join our Community Allied Health Team across the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). This role is pivotal in facilitating high-quality care for our clients by providing essential clinical and administrative support under the supervision of qualified Allied Health Practitioners. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of Allied Health disciplines, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

**You will be required to work on a roster including weekends.**

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will assist the team with direct patient care, including routine evaluations, preparing patients for treatment, and providing service information in a range of seating including community health centres, clinics and client homes.
You will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals from various disciplines, including Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology. You will also have the opportunity to travel across different sites, contributing to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
You will help assess patient needs to inform activity programs and assist in delivering therapeutic activities as prescribed by Allied Health Professionals including individual programs and group based programs. Administrative duties such as word processing, phone calls, photocopying, maintaining inventory records, and monitoring resource utilization are also key aspects of the role. You will participate in regular professional practice supervision and performance management processes to continuously improve service quality.
Effective reporting of patient-related information to supervisors and team members is crucial for informed care planning and treatment. Additionally, you will rotate between sites and clinical areas as directed, manage time efficiently, and use effective engagement strategies to support patient participation in programs.

**About You**
- You hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant/relevant qualification or willingness to undertake this training.
- Current unencumbered NSW driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel across sites for meetings and clinical care provision.
- You have previous experience working in a health environment, with a range of patient cohorts across inpatient, outpatient and/or community settings.
- You have the ability to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional.
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.

**Where you’ll be working**

You will be working across the Central Coast Local Health District sites.

**What we Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.**

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**For role related queries or questions contact Georgina Rosee on**

**Ph: 0416 199 384**

**Applications Close: Monday 24th February 2025 at 11.59pm