Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant - ED & HITH

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Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant - ED & HITH Pay Competitive Location Melbourne/Victoria Employment type Full-Time Job Description Req#: P6C3Y Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Permanent Position Full time (80 hours per fortnight with Accrued Day Off) Allied Health Assistant – Grade 3 (IN30) The Alfred, Emergency Department & General Medicine Hospital In The Home (HITH) Great staff benefits! The Department Alfred Health provides acute clinical care to patients on the acute wards and the Allied Health team includes both Allied Health Practitioners and Allied Health Assistants. The Role The Allied Health Assistant works closely with the ED and General Medical HITH multidisciplinary allied health teams to provide a flexible and responsive service that meets each patient’s identified therapeutic and discharge goals. The position is responsible for implementing individual interventions and therapy programs, as delegated by the treating therapists. The AHA will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide services that may include sourcing practical advice and providing support to patients and families to complete applications for services and benefits. The AHA will also be responsible for administrative and clinical support functions, which assist with patient management and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the ward. The position may include some work across the inpatient wards at Alfred Health. It is a condition of employment that individuals may be required to work across all Alfred Health sites and services, including weekend and Public Holiday shifts as rostered. Experience and Qualifications Required Completion of Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) from a registered training organisation, with a minimum of 3 years of work experience OR Recognised equivalent qualification (as determined by the line manager) with a minimum of 3 years of work experience OR Higher qualification in a relevant allied health discipline at Diploma or Associate Diploma level with a minimum of 3 years of work experience Staff Benefits Salary Packaging Discounted Health Insurance Car Parking (subject to availability) Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital) Additional Requirements In line with current Victorian DHS requirements, the following conditions apply to this role, and are subject to change: Mask fit testing Flu vaccination For all queries, please contact Angie Bezen, MDT AHA Operations Lead at . Applications close at 11pm AEST, on Monday 3rd February 2025. Please submit a cover letter with your application. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. About the Company The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred or Alfred Hospital, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. #J-18808-Ljbffr