Position Title: Allied Health Assistant- Chronic and Complex Care Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 16 hours
Position Grade: Technical Assistant Grade 1 (Year 1 - 3)
Salary: $58,691.80 to $61,073.75(pro-rata) base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Chronic and Complex Care Service
About us: St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
- Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/Life balance
About the role: We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the above unit for a highly motivated allied health assistant with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.
The Chronic and Complex Care (CCC) Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will be expected to provide assistance and support in the delivery of Allied Health services to patients under the CCC service, such as assisting client with their exercise programs. This will be in the form of delegated patient care as instructed by an allied health professional as well as clinical and administrative support. The AHA will work under the direct supervision and guidance of an allied health professional.
The Allied Health services that exist within CCC include Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics and Social Work. The successful applicant will work 16 hours across the week, Monday-Friday only and assist patients in their own homes and in our clinics on site.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Position Title who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are willing to get Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/Relevant qualification (see framework) or willingness to undertake this training.
3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional (AHP)
6. Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
7. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
8. Current licence to drive in NSW.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Applications close on 11 December 2024
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