Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Fixed Term Position - until to February 2024
Part-Time
Allied Health Assistant- Grade 3
ABI Rehabilitation Centre, Caulfield Hospital, Alfred Health

The Department

Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service comprises a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled allied health assistant to provide therapy support services to individuals and groups as directed by the Allied Health Professional/s with which they work. The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide a flexible and responsive service that works to meet each client’s identified therapeutic goals. The AHA position has a multi-disciplinary focus and as such will work with all allied health disciplines within the ABI team. This position may involve working with clients on the inpatient ward and/or within the community. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative, clinical support and cleaning duties. Effective time management, communication and well-developed interpersonal skills are required.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Qualifications including a Certificate IV in Health (Allied Health Assistant) from a recognised provider are required. Previous experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting is desirable.

Capabilities of this position include:

Ability to relate to and treat clients with an ABI including those from a variety of diverse social and cultural backgrounds
A strong focus on patient-centred goals and provision of high-quality services
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills to enable effective liaison within an interdisciplinary team
Ability to take direction from supervising/treating staff and work effectively within a large interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide 1:1 and group-based interventions
Demonstrated leadership skills, initiative and flexibility in approach to service delivery
Positive approach to teamwork and willingness to undertake a broad range of clinical and non-clinical duties
A strong focus on professional learning and development
Ability to supervise or co-supervise AHA students if and when applicable

Staff Benefits

Salary Packaging
Discount Health Insurance
Car Parking
Onsite Gym
Child care services

Alfred Health’s ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.

Please send enquiries to Cathy Naismith ph.9076 7423

Closing date: 11pm Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

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