Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3 Paediatrics

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3 Paediatrics (47818) Requisition ID 47818 - Posted - Fixed Term Period (I) - Fixed Term Part Time (PT) Reference Number: 47818: Allied Health Assistant - Grade 3 - PaediatricsEmployment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: 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. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched. We are located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs, with a booming, culturally rich, and diverse community. Northern Health is less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD. About the Role: We are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Allied Health Assistants – Grade 3 to join the Craigieburn Paediatric Allied Health team for a fixed term contract (17/12/2024 – 21/03/2025). The role involves providing quality patient care under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional (AHP) within the Paediatric Allied Health team at Craigieburn Centre. Responsibilities include: Carrying out patient-related support activities that promote patient-centred care and support clients with their goals as stated by the AHP. Working with multiple allied health disciplines including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, and Dietetics. Providing individual and group-based therapy to outpatients. Undertaking cleaning and maintenance of toys and equipment. This position is based at Craigieburn Centre. To be successful in this role you will have: Experience and good working knowledge with a paediatric caseload. Proven ability to learn on the job quickly. Demonstrated interest in working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Danika Arney, Clinical Leader Occupational Therapy on 0408 350 673. Applications close: 20 January 2025. Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr