Allied Health Assistant

Working under the supervision of our Senior Allied Health Professionals, you will support the team with the delivery of Allied Health services and general running of the Allied Health department.

In this position, you will:

• Provide quality client care under the clinical supervision of an Allied Health Professional.
• Assist in the implementation of client care plans and programmes both individualised and group.
• Identify and report client circumstances that require additional input from our Allied Health Professionals.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of equipment and resources required for services & programme delivery.
• Monitor, order and distribute office supplies.
• Provide administrative support as requested.
• Address enquiries efficiently and effectively providing accurate information within the scope of the position or coordinating messages and referral to relevant staff.

You will present with:

• Cert III, Cert IV or equivalent in Allied Health Assistance - essential.
• Massage qualifications (or a willingness to acquire) highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build great relationships.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated understanding of client centred care services delivery for clients with long term health conditions, aged and people with disabilities.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Experience with technology including smartphones, tablets, laptops etc.
• Current Australian drivers licence and roadworthy registered vehicle - Essential.

An Allied Health Assistant's day is varied, rewarding and client-focused. They may begin by reviewing their schedule and delegated care plans before travelling to clients' homes, community centres or clinics. Their day may involve delivering delegated exercise programs, assisting with mobility or daily living activities, supporting group programs, completing equipment-related tasks, or reinforcing strategies developed by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists, podiatrists and exercise physiologists.

Before each service, the AHA reviews the client's care plan and delegated instructions, confirms the task is within their scope and competency, and considers any identified risks or recent changes. During the session, they follow the clinician's directions, observe the client's response and encourage safe participation while working within their delegated scope. Following each client-facing service, the AHA documents the session, communicates relevant observations and escalates any concerns or changes to the delegating clinician.

Their day may also include liaising with clinicians, completing administrative tasks, preparing treatment spaces and equipment, undertaking safety and infection‐control checks, attending supervision or training, and managing their schedule and travel between clients.

Applicants will require access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle in good condition.

Employee Benefits:

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children.
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services.
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do.

For more than 100 years we've been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.