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Mater Group
Allied Health Assistant
South Brisbane
FULL TIME & PART TIME
September 2, 2024
Job no: 501435
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Allied Health
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Allied Health
About the role
Mater Hospital South Brisbane, Rehabilitation Unit is currently seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant to join their team on a permanent part-time basis working 28.5 hours a week.
The Physiotherapy department at Mater Health provides a broad range of public and private acute health services with adults, women’s health, neonatology, children and adolescent services. The Rehabilitation Physiotherapy team provides specialist services to inpatients and outpatients in a primarily private setting. The team encompasses Physiotherapists and assistants who are passionate about delivering evidence based, high level physiotherapy clinical care across a 7 days per week service in a multidisciplinary environment. Physiotherapy employees may be required to work across facilities, service and/or sites as required.
Salary range: $33.19 - $34.67 (OO3) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
As an active member of the multidisciplinary team, Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) support the delivery of direct and non-direct clinical activities. In accordance with strategic priorities, AHAs also participate in allied health activities and the development of innovative models of care to benefit patients and their carers/families.
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For further information specific to the position, please contact Dany Richardson, Physiotherapist Team Leader, on dany.richardson@mater.org.au or Ph: 07 31632749
Please include a 1-page cover letter with your application outlining your interested and suitability to the role.
Applications close on 17th of September 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Advertised: 03 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Mater Hospital South Brisbane, Rehabilitation Unit is currently seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant to join their team on a permanent part-time basis working 28.5 hours a week.
The Physiotherapy department at Mater Health provides a broad range of public and private acute health services with adults, women’s health, neonatology, children and adolescent services. The Rehabilitation Physiotherapy team provides specialist services to inpatients and outpatients in a primarily private setting. The team encompasses Physiotherapists and assistants who are passionate about delivering evidence based, high level physiotherapy clinical care across a 7 days per week service in a multidisciplinary environment. Physiotherapy employees may be required to work across facilities, service and/or sites as required.
Salary range: $33.19 - $34.67 (OO3) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
As an active member of the multidisciplinary team, Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) support the delivery of direct and non-direct clinical activities. In accordance with strategic priorities, AHAs also participate in allied health activities and the development of innovative models of care to benefit patients and their carers/families.
- Manage patient caseload and provide clinical assessments and treatments as delegated by an allied health practitioner
- Document session outcomes and changes in patient status, providing feedback to the delegating practitioner
- Assist with patient care, including programs, education, equipment ordering, documentation, personal care, and transportation
- Coordinate with delegated practitioner when additional input is needed
- Supervise, train, and support allied health assistant students and volunteers
- Set up and maintain therapy rooms, equipment, resources, and assistive devices
- Support patients and practitioners with telehealth setup and troubleshooting
- Develop and maintain clinical resources and patient education materials
- Manage stock and order clinical equipment, supplies, and consumables
- Contribute to quality improvement activities for enhanced clinical services and patient outcomes
- Collaborate with professional and multidisciplinary teams and liaise with patients and external agencies for patient-centered care
- Participate in training and development activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills
- Participate in the allied health assistant rotation program (if applicable)
- Certificate IV or Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance preferred
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role with clinical practice in allied health
- Ability to work autonomously in a complex and demanding work environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with professional and multidisciplinary teams, patients, and carers
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in computer and digital literacy
- Experience in a hospital, sub-acute, disability, or community health setting preferred
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
For further information specific to the position, please contact Dany Richardson, Physiotherapist Team Leader, on dany.richardson@mater.org.au or Ph: 07 31632749
Please include a 1-page cover letter with your application outlining your interested and suitability to the role.
Applications close on 17th of September 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Applications close: 17 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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