Sub-acute Allied Health Assistant 1

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- **Part Time Fixed Term Position 30.4hrs per f/n (0.4EFT) until Aug 2025**:

- ** 2 days per week ideally on Monday and Wednesday (applicants interested in filling part of these hours will be considered)**:

- ** Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3 (IN30)**:

- ** Located at Caulfield Hospital**:

- ** Be part of supportive team focused on growth and development**:

- ** Great staff benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging**

**About the Team**

Alfred Health - Occupational Therapy Services operates across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals, with clinical services aligned to Alfred Health's strategic goals and operational performance targets. The benefits of working within the Occupational Therapy department at Alfred Health include:

- The opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge. Caseload areas include patients with neurological conditions, burns, older-aged rehabilitation, and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
- Access to regularly scheduled professional development opportunities and cross-campus education, supported by a strong clinical supervision framework.
- A commitment to developing your clinical, non-clinical and student education skills with a focus on promoting personal development.
- Providing an opportunity to participate in Research and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- A focus on work-life balance and employee well-being with access to formal employee support programs.

**About the Role**

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) in this role will work closely with Occupational Therapy staff to provide a flexible and responsive service that meets each client’s identified therapeutic goals. This role will be based in the subacute team at Caulfield Hospital, primarily delivering care in the home-based team called Better at Home.

The position is responsible for the implementation of individual and group interventions and/or therapy programs, as delegated by the treating Occupational Therapist. Group interventions can include facilitating upper limb retraining or falls education. The successful applicant will also work with patients to increase functional abilities in areas such as personal care, meal preparation sessions, and community access. This role includes executing suitable therapeutic activities and plans to progress client independence within defined goals as set by the Occupational Therapist. The successful applicant will be able to work autonomously while displaying strong communication skills to work closely with the Occupational Therapy staff. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Occupational Therapy Service.

**Skills & Experience**
- Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, OR
- Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager):

- Higher qualification in a relevant health science discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level
- Certificate-level qualification in a relevant health-related field
- Overseas-trained Allied Health practitioner with a qualification at Diploma level or higher
- Allied Health undergraduate student (in a relevant health science discipline) having successfully completed one year of study at minimum.
- Previous employment in an AHA Grade 2 or AHA Grade 3 role (3+ years’ clinical experience required to be considered for the Grade 3 AHA role)
- Previous experience working within an acute hospital setting and/or rehabilitation
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously (within scope of practice).
- Sound interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work well within a team environment and relate to medical, nursing and allied health staff, patients and families.
- Sound self-management skills appropriate to level of responsibility/experience (ie. organisation, planning, time management and priority setting)

**Benefits**
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

**Any queries please contact Anna Kennedy, Allied Health - Occupational Therapy Deputy Manager, on 0408 484 099.**

**Applications closing 11pm AEST, Sunday 6th October 2024.**

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and re