Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant Grade 3  - Stroke  - Box Hill Hospital

• Permanent full-time and part-time roles | Diverse clinical alignment 
• Expand your clinical expertise working in a vibrant multidisciplinary team
• Supportive opportunities including professional development as part of the Eastern Health Allied Health Assistant program

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the Service 

We are excited to launch a new in-reach rehabilitation model of care for stroke patients at Box Hill Hospital. This innovative service aims to optimise rehabilitation access by providing early assessment and intervention for patients who are awaiting transfer to rehabilitation, requiring rehab but not yet ready for subacute care, or those who can be discharged directly home with support. Working in partnership the award-winning acute stroke multidisciplinary team, the in-reach team will enhance patient flow and support high-acuity care by commencing timely, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.

About the role

The stroke service is an innovative and growing area with a dedicated mutidisciplinary team working closely with patients to provide excellent centred care in support of the patients  journey back into the community. The Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant role offers a great opportunity to work closely with the Allied Health and broader multidisciplinary team in delivering this care alongside other AHA's with tasks delegated by the Allied Health Professional team members

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential: 

• Completion of the Certificate 4 (Allied Health Assistant) from a registered training organisation including training modules in one or more of  Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, Social Work, Podiatry or undergraduate Allied Health Professional training in one of these professions where commitment to a regular roster can be assured.
• 3 years experience working as a full time Grade 2 AHA or alignment as an Allied Health Professional student
• Well-developed verbal & written communication skills to enable effective liaison with a  multidisciplinary team including effective clinical handover & engagment in the AHA delegation process
• Well-developed clinical competence and sound theoretical knowledge base relevant to the workplace  

  Desirable: 

• Experience either as an AHA or Allied Health Professional student in working in a hospital based or healthcare environment 
• Experience either as an AHA or Allied Health Professional student in working in the clinical area of neurology 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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