Allied Health Assistant in Frankston

St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital is a 60-bed rehabilitation hospital focused on supporting patients to regain independence and improving their quality of life by offering specialist neurological, cardiac, orthopaedic, movement disorder (including Parkinson's disease) and reconditioning programs to patients from across the Mornington Peninsula and Greater Melbourne areas.

We are seeking casual Allied Health Assistants (AHA) to join our team and work flexible hours, providing additional support during periods of staff leave. Weekday and weekend shifts are available.

The Allied Health Assistant will provide clinical and administrative support to physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other therapy and nursing staff as required.

• Provide clinical assistance to the physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing and other health care professionals as required.
• Actively monitor the environment and implement safe work practices to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Participate in staff education programs as required.
• Involvement with research as appropriate.
• Comply with hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Supervise and assist patients in exercise routines, gait activities and daily living activities as directed by the treating allied health care professional.
• Assist with patient treatment as required.
• Assist with patient transfers, dressing and showering in hydrotherapy (if applicable).
• Identify client circumstances that need additional input from the Allied Health Professional and communicate this in clinical handover.
• Be aware of contraindications, precautions and hazards relating to specific patient management.

You will hold a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent) and demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, policies, and procedures effectively. To succeed, you will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to others in a sensitive and professional manner. A commitment to completing a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is desirable.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you:

• Salary $40.06 to $40.93 per hour (includes casual loading) plus 12% superannuation.
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities.
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts.

If suitable applicants are identified, advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.