Allied Health Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Allied Health Assistant looking to join our fun and collaborative team. At Neurological Rehabilitation Group (NRG), you will be supported to learn and develop the tools to thrive in your career while working with a highly skilled team that love what they do. We are an energetic and versatile team of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, allied health assistants and administrative staff working together to deliver outstanding services in an environment where patients and families feel welcome, safe and in expert hands.

What we do:

We provide an individualized, person-centered service to a range of neurological and vestibular clients and we are leaders in the field of concussion management which falls within the thriving vestibular service. Our primary location is in Mount Waverley with purpose built rooms in both Mount Waverley and Ivanhoe and consulting rooms in St Kilda. We treat in a large open gym where we create a feeling of community among staff and clients and take pride in assisting them achieve their goals and functional potential. This role will primarily be based at the Mount Waverley location although you will also spend time in Brighton where we provide a physiotherapy service to a day centre for adults with physical and intellectual disability.  We also offer a home-based clinical service and so it is a requirement for the applicant to possess a current driver license and have access to a vehicle for this role. As an Allied Health Assistant you will be performing some of the following roles:

• Joint treatments with the clinicians
• Assisting with group classes including: Ataxia group, Running group, Parkinson's group, Balance Group, Fitness Class, Pilates class.
• One on one exercise programs with our patients
• Various administration tasks in the office to facilitate the smooth running of a busy outpatient facility
• Facilitate exercise programs at Bayley House; a service that provides support and opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. This may include hydrotherapy.

Who we are:

An NRG team member embodies our values of Versatile, Invested and Passionate and demonstrates behaviours that align with these company pillars in everyday practice. We are committed to embracing the individuality of each staff member and client and demonstrate agile thinking to help them achieve their best. We are curious life-long learners who share our strengths and collaborate amongst colleagues, families and other health professionals to leverage our expertise. We love what we do and we make work fun

This job is a Full-time time position.  We are looking for someone who possesses:

• Friendly and welcoming manner
• Experience assisting in Allied health setting for 2+ years (preferable)
• Relevant qualifications (Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, Exercise Physiology/Human Movement or similar)
• Experience with the NDIS (desired)
• Quick learner
• Flexible
• Caring and professional attitude
• Honesty, integrity and trustworthy
• Must enjoy working with people and working in a team

Why join us:

• Flexibility: You will have the opportunity to tailor your days, incorporating both clinical and administrative duties. You may also have the option for flexible working hours.

• Supervision structure: You will be supervised by a member of the clinical team to support your professional growth and development with processes including annual reviews, objective setting, monthly supervision, joint assessments and treatments with our skilled clinical team.

• Development and career progression opportunities:

• Comprehensive in-service program

• Generous financial support and study leave for professional development including conferences

• Non-clinical practice development, leadership skills, project roles with opportunities for project management

• Team culture:

• The culture at NRG is built on our values:

  • We are Versatile and our flexible workplace encourages you to be your best self
  • We are Invested in our team and support growth individually and collectively
  • We are a Passionate team that genuinely love what we do and doing it together
  • Large open gym and team office to foster learning and team collaboration
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Regular social functions
  • Regular practice wide workshops and team building activities

We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive, professional and fun environment to develop your skills and thrive in your career. If you are a driven and passionate Allied Health Assistant with an interest particularly within rehabilitation, then this is a great opportunity for you.

We will review applications as they are received so please do not delay your application.  Only applications with a cover letter and CV will be considered.

Testimonial

"Working at NRG is a very positive and rewarding experience. Every staff member at NRG, from all clinicians to admin, strive to provide the best care for every client that comes into the clinic. It is special to know that you are making a positive impact on an individual's rehab and helping them work towards and achieve their goals.

All the staff at NRG are always willing to help each other out or have a chat about things during the workday or on lunch breaks. This culture within the team makes it easy to come to work, as it is reassuring to know that everyone is positive and open to helping out"

Damon – Allied Health Assistant

For enquiries, please contact Tamica Sturgess (General Manager) on or