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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Daw Park
• Salary AHA-2   $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time and part-time temporary positions up to 31/12/25 

About the role

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will be a key member of our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, supporting clients with brain injuries to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life. Working under the guidance of a team of allied health professionals, you will assist in the delivery of rehabilitation programs, helping clients with exercise, mobility activities, and therapeutic groups, all aimed at maximising their potential.

In this role, you will also be responsible for equipment provision and maintenance, as well as assisting clients with self-care tasks. Additionally, you will contribute to maintaining clean and functional therapy areas while providing essential administrative and clinical support as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals recovering from brain injuries within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as an Allied Health Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, supporting therapy sessions for clients with diverse needs.

Key Role Requirements:

• Qualification & Eligibility: Must have completed or be willing to complete a Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team, following therapy and medical directions while recognising personal skill limits.
• Communication & Documentation: Strong communication skills to engage sensitively with clients and staff, maintaining confidentiality, and accurately documenting client progress.
• Experience & Knowledge: Previous client care experience, particularly with those with disabilities or the elderly, and a basic understanding of medical conditions and rehabilitation processes.  Experience conducting aquatic therapy, or the ability to swim, is highly desirable.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 889469

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Wednesday 8 January 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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