Allied Health Assistant

**Allied Health Assistant**

**Mt Wilga Private Hospital, Hornsby**

**12 Month Fixed Term Part Time Role**

**The Opportunity**

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will provide both clinical and non-clinical support, working with Allied Health Professionals to ensure all patients receive high quality patient-focused care. This role involves working 36 hours a fortnight Monday to Wednesday.
- Your duties will include:_
- Assist the Allied Health teams in the management of a diverse range of patients who require rehabilitation.
- Provide therapy in individualised and group settings in the Allied Health treatment areas, on the ward, and also within the gym and hydrotherapy environment.
- Work both independently and within a team structure.

**Skills and Experience**

This role will suit a patient-focused individual with experience in patient manual handling along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a professional team environment will also be key to your success.
- You will also demonstrate:_
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or current University study in an Allied Health area is desirable.
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team or health service industry is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High standard of customer service and a team approach.
- Flexible and positive approach to work.
- Completion of online ‘NDIS Worker Orientation Module’ (or willingness to complete)
- Current ‘NDIS Worker Screening Check’ (or willingness to obtain)

**Remuneration**

**On offer is hourly base salary ranging from $28.33 - $29.31**+ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**The Hospital**

Mt Wilga Private Hospital is a 119 bed specialist rehabilitation facility, with a busy day therapy unit and outpatients department situated in Hornsby, a peaceful area of Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, Mt Wilga boasts an excellent clinical reputation as a leader in private rehabilitation, with large modern treatment areas, two hydrotherapy pools, and fully equipped gymnasiums. Mt Wilga offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients presenting with a wide variety of conditions including orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, back and pain management, cardiac, amputee, reconditioning, and lymphoedema.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘_People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**Requirements**:

- _Must _provide a_ _**National Police Check** conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.
- Completion of the NDIS ‘Quality, Safety & You’ e-learning module
- Must hold a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (NDISWC)

**To Apply**

Applications Close: 2nd February 2025