Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2

Job Description

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Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

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Job Function: Administration & Leadership

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Role Summary:

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• Location:Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital
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• Employment Type:Ongoing, Part-Time (0.6FTE, 45.6 hours per fortnight)
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• Salary:Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant + Super + Salary Packaging
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About the role

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join the Specialised Rehabilitation Program (SRP).

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The Allied Health Assistant working under the supervision and guidance of an Allied Health professional is required to assist with provision of quality, evidence based, patient centred care, in partnership with patients and their significant others. AHA's are required to provide best care through use of competent clinical skills, effective communication and active participation within the Allied Health discipline/service and multidisciplinary team.

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Interventions are delivered via individual or group-based treatment. There may be opportunities to develop skills in aquatic rehabilitation. Treatment may be provided in a centre-based, home or community setting via face-to-face care or telehealth.

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The position is based at Sunshine Hospital but the Allied Health Assistant will be required to work across Sunshine and Williamstown hospital as required. This position is appointed to the Specialised Rehabilitation Program but may involve provision of clinical services to other programs within the Western Health at Home Division.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AHA to contribute to service innovation, workforce development, and the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

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Key responsibilities

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• Assist clinicians to implement healthcare activities as required, including for patients with more complex or variable needs
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• Safely and effectively carry out own role and responsibilities relating to the implementation of a care / management plan/intervention within delegation parameters
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• Deliver individual and group-based programs as directed and within scope to meet patient needs and goals
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• Recognise and promptly report changes in the health and functional status of the patient to the supervising AHA, including identifying potential risks and escalating appropriately
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• Engage team members and other relevant healthcare professionals in the development and implementation of strategies that meet specific patient care needs, including coordinating aspects of care as delegated
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• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate client care, and proactively contribute to team discussions regarding client progress and service delivery
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• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and client records, ensuring a high standard of detail and compliance
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• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, funding guidelines, service standards and contractual obligations
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About you

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• Allied Health Assistant Certificate III or other appropriate qualification, as specified within the employment agreement
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• Computer literacy and proficiency
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• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
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• Ability to work within scope of practice guidelines but also able to demonstrate initiative
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• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
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• Confidence in a water-based environment (Hydrotherapy pool)
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About Western Health

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Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

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With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

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We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health,