At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver therapy programs and support patients in their homes to enhance their independence.
- Company: Join a pioneering healthcare team transforming patient care in Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, ongoing training, and supportive supervision.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a community-focused environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent experience; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
As an Allied Health Assistant, you'll work under the delegation and supervision of allied health professionals. You'll deliver therapy programs and practical support that help patients maintain their function, mobility and independence at home. Every day is different, and you'll be out in the community making a real difference to people's lives.
Key responsibilities:
- Delivering exercise, mobility and functional programs prescribed by physiotherapists and occupational therapists
- Supporting patients with falls prevention, transfers and daily living tasks
- Assisting with equipment trials, set-up and patient and carer education
- Monitoring patient progress and reporting changes to the treating clinician
- Keeping accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Working collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health colleagues
About you:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or working towards it), or equivalent experience such as exercise physiology
- Experience in a hospital, community, aged care or rehabilitation setting (desirable)
- Strong communication skills and a warm, patient-centered approach
- The confidence to work independently in patients' homes while following clinical delegation
- A current, unrestricted Queensland driver's license
- Willingness to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check and immunisation requirements
About us:
Hospital in Your Home (HiYH) delivers hospital-level care in the place patients feel most comfortable: their own home. We partner with Queensland Hospital and Health Services to provide safe, high-quality care that reduces hospital stays and supports people to stay well and independent in their community.
Competitive salary plus superannuation. Supportive clinical supervision and ongoing training. Be part of an innovative model of care that's changing how Queenslanders receive hospital care.
Allied Health Assistant in North Lakes employer: Hospital in Your Home
As a leading provider of community-based rehabilitation, our organisation offers an exceptional work environment for physiotherapists passionate about delivering care in home settings. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults and complex patients. Join us to be part of innovative, patient-centred models of care that prioritise functional recovery and community health.
