Allied Health Assistant

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Allied Health Assistant

Primary Health - Allied Health Services

• Ongoing
• Full-time
• Flexible working arrangements

Overview

 Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

About the Role

The Primary Health program is committed to provide health care and services that meet the needs of the community. Primary Health offers a diverse range of inpatient and outpatient programs and services to the local community. As well as at KDHS we also service our outreach sites in the rural communities of Tongala and Stanhope.

The Allied Health Assistant provides support and assistance to Allied Health professionals in the delivery of health care across Primary Health services. This may include direct and indirect clinical and administrative tasks. As a member of the Primary Health team, the appointee will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with Kyabram District Health Service Purpose and Values.

The position is responsible for contributing to the delivery of social support activities focussing on wellbeing and reablement with a consumer directed care approach. This includes developing and delivering group based activities and individualised programs to a range of older people and people with disabilities/ It also entails undertaking all associated administrative tasks.

About You

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or working towards same; or equivalent
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and show initiative.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and seek advice from others when appropriate. Demonstrated ability to be able to take instructions from other team members including following through with tasks and report outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team and to be effective when working independently.
• Ability to interact with clients in a caring and positive way
• Ability to work under the guidance of Allied Health professionals.
• Computer literacy including experience in Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the social, psychological and physical needs of older people, people with disabilities and their carers.

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Andrew O'Connor or Shani Clark, Acting Primary Health Manager on (03) 5857 0238  or via email at aoconnor@kyhealth.org.au or sclark@kyhealth.org.au

Vaccination for Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS 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.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.