Allied Health Assistant - Geriatric Medicine

Job Description

Support patient recovery with hands-on therapy assistance. Gain experience in a dynamic healthcare team setting. Develop skills while mentoring future health professionals. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants Remuneration: $60,747.33 - $68,682.12 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part-time hours) Location: Westmead Where you'll be working: Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond. Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs. Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care. Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region. Committed to innovation and patient-centered care. Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery. Empowering teams to make a lasting impact. What you'll be doing: The successful applicant will work in a team environment that fosters positive working relationships. This position requires the incumbent to work weekdays & weekends (Wednesday to Sunday) and there is a possibility of job sharing. The Allied Health Assistant role supports the Allied Health (AH) team in delivering high-quality patient care at WSLHD. Under supervision, the position assists in therapy programs, documentation, and equipment maintenance. The role also entails: Support AH professionals in patient care, therapy programs, and education sessions. Accurately document and report patient progress while maintaining confidentiality. Plan workload with AH professionals to achieve patient-centered outcomes. Manage therapy equipment and assist with supply orders. Mentor Allied Health Assistant students during clinical placements. How to Apply: Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements: Qualifications - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/relevant qualification or currently enrolled in training for a Certificate IV in AHA or relevant qualification. Selection Criteria: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/relevant qualification or currently enrolled in training for a Certificate IV in AHA or relevant qualification. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated previous experience working in a health environment. Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of the allied health team. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload delegated by supervising AHPs, meet deadlines and complete activities within scope of practice, seeking assistance as required. Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles and how it applies to the duties of the position. Demonstrated ability to work within a healthcare service or professional caregiving capacity, in a positive manner enhancing the client's ability to achieve positive outcomes and personal goals. Requisition ID: REQ555870 Applications Close: 26th March 2025 Need more information? Discover more about the application process . Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Shalini Balram on or 0417 161 385 People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up . Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disabilities. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr