Allied Health Assistant
Job no: 541183
Work type: Permanent
Location: Wagga Wagga
Categories: Allied Health / Health Professionals
Calvary Riverina Hospital
Permanent Part Time- Allied Health Assistant
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Australia's number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey
About the role
The Allied Health Assistant works with medical, nursing and other allied health specialties to ensure a high-quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The Allied Health Assistant’s primary purpose is to provide assistance and support to Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the provision of effective and efficient services as part of the multidisciplinary team.
This position is part of a hospital Allied Health Team that is in collaboration with inpatient and outpatient services as well as contracted Allied health teams. This role is expected to assist in supporting a 7-day week Rehabilitation Service.
Your main duties will include:
- Provide quality Allied Health assessments and interventions through client focused care in line with evidence-based practice.
- Monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes of plans and initiate appropriate referrals.
- Maintain clinical notes as per clinical documentation standards and policies.
- Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary team members ensuring a collaborative approach to care.
About you
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant
- Clinical experience in collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner Initiative and organisational skills
- Demonstrated high standard of clinical and professional practice
- Able to demonstrate effective communication both verbal and written
- A commitment to high professional standards and ongoing professional development
- Current COVID-19 Vaccinations and other relevant immunisations
For further information please contact Simone Hazelman, Deputy Director of Clinical Services on simone.hazelman@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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