Job Description:
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.
We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will competently provide intervention for outpatients requiring Physiotherapy services. This role requires working with a person-centred approach to provide efficient and safe patient care within a defined scope of practice. The role will involve supporting group and individual exercise programs for orthopaedic outpatients and assisting with inpatient patient care when required. The role performs administrative and other support functions within the physiotherapy department, including maintaining equipment stock, ordering and equipment cleaning.
The AHA will provide supervision and mentoring to other AHA staff as appropriate and will assume teaching responsibilities for AHA students.
Please see Position Description
What You Need
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting group exercise programs
- A sound understanding of scope of practice in an acute outpatient and inpatient setting
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated competence with IT systems
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information on this role please contact Lisa Done on 0418 804 602.
Closing date: 27/12/2024.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to salary circular for Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time
