Allied Health Assistant

Position Title: Allied Health Assistant

Classification: IN29

Salary per hour: $31.65 + Casual Loading + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Casual

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

 

Role description

The Casual AHA is responsible for performing work delegated by, and under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional (AHP).  The role involves working with patients and community clients across the organisation as directed, which may include: acute/subacute units, Transition Care Program, home-based services, residential aged care, and community-based programs.

The AHA will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapies as prescribed by the relevant health professional. These include strengthening based physiotherapy programs, speech therapy, dietetics assistance, occupational therapy programs and activities of daily living, including assisting with group programs such as the movement groups in residential aged care and breakfast group on the rehabilitation inpatient unit, and other therapeutic activities and recreationally focused programs as required.

This role is primarily based at the Dhelkaya Health Castlemaine site, but the AHA may be required to work at other organisational sites, community-based facilities or in people's homes as directed.

 

About you

Must meet one of the following qualification requirements:

• Holds an Allied Health Assistant Qualification (which may include: Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance,

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent qualification from a Registered Training Organisation)

• Has completed a minimum of 80 hours of clinical placement experience
• Current driver licence

 

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

 

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

 

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

 

For further information about this position, please contact Jane Pinnuck – Director of Continuing Care on 0401600911 or via email:  JPinnuck@castlemainehealth.org.au