Allied Health Assistant

Be part of our renowned friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team culture
Join our growing Allied Health Assistant team and receive mentoring & professional development support.
Excellent salary packaging options available
About the role
The Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Speech Pathology Department has a casual AHA role available for immediate start.
8-12 hours /week (1-2 days) currently available with possibility of additional hours during staff leave.
The casual role is primarily based on the 32 bed inpatient hospital unit and involves patient related duties in the areas of communication, social connection and swallowing. The role also involves general administrative duties, resource development, and assisting with departmental projects. You will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. We offer a supportive environment for staff with a multitude of professional development opportunities.
The role contributes greatly to our patient-centred "Staying Connected" program.
The Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Staying Connected Program was established in July 2020 as a direct response to the challenge of COVID-19, to address the heightened need for social and emotional connection. This innovative program continues to be in high demand to this day. The program objectives are to enable inpatients to receive practical and meaningful support to enhance social connection, coping and wellbeing, at a time when they are extremely socially isolated.
**Your main duties will include**:
Providing support for inpatients to access technology (personal devices and loan ipad program) as a key role in the ‘Staying Connected’ program on the 32 bed inpatient unit
Assist with developing individualised communication support (low tech aids or high tech set-up) as directed by Speech Pathologists.
Provide mealtime support to inpatients as delegated by Speech Pathologists
About you
Allied Health Assistant qualification or relevant undergraduate degree.
Demonstrated and on-going entitlement to work in Australia
Hospital experience is preferred
Excellent communication skills and ability to converse with patients in a hospital setting
Computer/technology literate and confident technology user (smart phones, ipads, tablets etc)
About Calvary Health Care Bethlehem
We are a tertiary provider of specialist multidisciplinary care for those living with progressive neurological and palliative conditions (e.g. Motor Neurone Disease and Huntington’s disease) across the state of Victoria. Our team works within a neuropalliative rehabilitation framework and aims to provide best practice assessment and holistic care for patients with progressive neurological diseases and their families, across the disease trajectory. We offer inpatient, outpatient and community based services.
How to join the team
**Applications must include the following**:
Cover letter - outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience
Resume
**Please note the following**:
Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicell
Applications close 3rd January 2025
For further information please contact
Marinda Brooks, Allied Health Manager
P: 03 9834 9523 | M: 0408135857
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.