Allied Health Assistant
2 days ago
Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.
We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Allied Health Assistant to join the team at Epworth Hospital Geelong. This part time role (24 hours per week) will operate across the site, within inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services and potentially on acute clinical wards.
The Allied Health Assistant works alongside the Allied Health Professionals to support clinicians and patients in a broad range of clinical and administrative tasks.
The role provides for great variation in your day and will include supporting Physiotherapists with the delivery of group based and individualised patient care. There may be opportunities to assist in other clinical areas as required, for instance; Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Dietetics.
You will play a significant role in the effective and safe running of hydrotherapy services at Epworth Geelong and be exposed to a wide range of patient cohorts.
You will be surrounded by an excellent high functioning and supportive Allied Health team, keen to assist you to learn within the role.
You will make an impact by:
- Collaborating with team members and patients to create an exceptional patient experience
- Assisting in the delivery of therapy programs and clinical care across a range of allied health disciplines.
- Providing a high standard of patient care and ensuring patient wellbeing and safety at all times
- Delivering initiative in the clinical setting to facilitate seamless patient services
- Assisting patients in attainment of therapy goals and prevention of functional decline
- Remaining positive and solution focussed in the presence of time pressures.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Present with demonstrated experience in a clinical setting
- Have excellent administration, time management and organisations skills
- Present with a natural, caring and compassionate demeanour
- Demonstrate attention to detail and flexibility in all aspects of your work as an Allied Health Assistant
- Enjoy assisting patients in their recovery from injury or illness
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University's Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
Qualifications- Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance qualification or equivalent is essential and/or completing another relevant university qualification (eg student in an Allied Health Discipline)
- Previous experience as an Allied Health Assistant within rehabilitation or a hospital setting (desirable)
Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it's a community.
It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
- Discounted private health insurance
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Ready to Make a Difference?
To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call
Apply have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we're ready to welcome yours
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
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