• Allied Health Assistant – Speech Pathology
• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary AHA-2   $58,709 - $63,154  p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and salary sacrifice benefits
• Permanent, part-time working hours up to 30 hours per week                               

About the role

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works under the direction of Speech Pathology (AHP), assisting with the provision of allied health services, including contributing to patient care by providing administrative and clinical assistance to the speech pathology team in their day-to-day clinician duties. You will work under the supervision and direction of the speech pathologist team and only undertake those clinical tasks delegated to you.

This may include :

• Contribution to a safe working environment for patients and staff
• Preparation of assessment and therapy resources as required.
• Implementing a communication or swallowing therapy program
• Communication of relevant issues relating to patient care to the treating therapist.

About you

To succeed in this role, you should possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a compassionate nature, and a genuine desire to support others. Experience as an allied health assistant would be an advantage, but comprehensive training will be provided to ensure you are well-equipped to excel in your role.

Qualifications

Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent.

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.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

Current National Police Clearance (NPC)

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.

Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening. 

Job ref:  878627

Enquiries to:

Helen Smith Senior Manager Speech Pathology

Telephone:  0466 613 514

Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Wednesday 16 October 2024

Attachments

 878627 RD Allied Health Assistant.pdf

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