Allied Health Assistant

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 60022

**Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.**

**2 Allied Health Assistant positions available. Full time and part time applicants are encouraged to apply.**

**A Day in the Life**:
Key responsibilities include:

- Working effectively with Allied Health Professionals
- Providing clinical assistance to Allied Health Professionals implementing therapy programs in consultation with Allied Health Professionals
- Working with mínimal supervision to implement therapeutic and related activities as delegated
- Identifying client circumstances requiring additional input from the Allied Health Professional
- Using advanced communication and interpersonal skills in meeting the needs of clients and the multidisciplinary team

**What You Bring**:

- At least 3 years of clinical experience as an Allied Health Assistant
- Demonstrated clinical experience in working within a health related or relevant field and/or acute, physical, rehabilitation, community or aged care facility
- Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within defined scope of practice in a team environment under a direct or remote/ indirect supervision model
- Ability to accurately recognise and report risk during delivery of care to an Allied Health Professional

**What You Need**:

- Successfully completed a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant or equivalent
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence without restrictions
- Working with Children’s Check.

**In Return**:
The successful applicants will function as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and will work closely with team members to promote an integrated and holistic service. Other benefits include:

- Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
- Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills
- Mentorship & career guidance
- Support to attend relevant forums & conferences
- Supportive learning environment

These positions will be based at our Kingston Centre site initially, however, you may be required to work at any of the Monash Health sites.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Anais Min Fa, Senior Clinician Physiotherapist or Hannah Lippell, Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist on 9265 7803.

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Well being program
- free flu vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and ICare values.

**How to Apply**

**Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).