Allied Health Assistant

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Part time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:As per award

**Occupation**: Community Services

**Location**: Mount Alexander

**Reference**: VG/1860223

Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.

Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.

Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.

We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.

Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.

**Position Title**:Allied Health Assistant**

**Classification**: IN29

**Salary per hour**: $31.65 + Casual Loading + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

**Employment Type**:Casual

**Award**:Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

**Role description**

The Casual AHA is responsible for performing work delegated by, and under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional (AHP). The role involves working with patients and community clients across the organisation as directed, which may include: acute/subacute units, Transition Care Program, home-based services, residential aged care, and community-based programs.

The AHA will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapies as prescribed by the relevant health professional. These include strengthening based physiotherapy programs, speech therapy, dietetics assistance, occupational therapy programs and activities of daily living, including assisting with group programs such as the movement groups in residential aged care and breakfast group on the rehabilitation inpatient unit, and other therapeutic activities and recreationally focused programs as required.

This role is primarily based at the Dhelkaya Health Castlemaine site, but the AHA may be required to work at other organisational sites, community-based facilities or in people's homes as directed.

**About you**

Must meet one of the following qualification requirements:

- Holds an Allied Health Assistant Qualification (which may include: Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance,

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent qualification from a Registered Training Organisation)
- Has completed a minimum of 80 hours of clinical placement experience
- Current driver licence

**_ Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying._**

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**Culture and Benefits**

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

- **Stress-free parking**:at no-cost close to your place of work.
- **Salary packaging**:to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- **Healthy and active lifestyle**: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport**membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- **Health and wellbeing**: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Building meaningful connections**: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff