As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2 or 3 to join the Allied Health Paediatrics team at Craigieburn Community Hosptial.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Allied Health Assistant is responsible for providing quality client care under the supervision of an Allied Health professional within the inpatient teams at Northern Health, and will also provide administrative support and undertake cleaning and maintenance activities as requested.
The role will include the provision of individual and group based therapy to outpatients.
This is a part time fixed term position (48 hours per fortnight) until April 2027.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrate a patient/family centredfocus in the provision of care
- Understands the basic theoretical principles of the work undertakenby Allied Health professionals
- Implementappropriate interventionsas agreed with anAllied Health clinician
- Supervise established programsfor individual patients as requested byAllied Health clinicians
- Demonstrate ability toidentifypatient circumstances that requireadditionalinputfrom the Allied Health clinician
- Able to manage a varied paediatric caseload with minimal supervision
- Maintenance of therapy toys
Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.
Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy on 0408 350 ***.
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Allied Health Assistant - Paediatrics employer: Northern Health
Northern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Epping, this role provides the opportunity to contribute to the vital health sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.
