An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Allied Health Assistant to work in our Community Care Program.

Our Allied Health Assistants work within a multidisciplinary allied health team, providing support across all disciplines, however the role is primarily focused on supporting Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy clients.

The role includes providing client education, group facilitation and support, equipment trial and installation within the scope of an AHA, assistance with equipment funding applications (e.g. SWEP / Geat 2 Go) and other administrative duties.

The target population includes people with, or at risk of, chronic conditions, people with multiple and complex needs and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

As an Allied Health Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting physiotherapist led exercise groups.
• Supporting occupational therapy clients with assistive technology.
• Completing medico-legal documentation, funding applications and other administrative duties
• Ordering supplies for various allied health clinics

Requirements and attributes:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assisting from an accredited Registered Training Organisation/RTO or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working as an Allied Health Assistant or in a related area, including supervising exercise groups and issuing aids and equipment.
• Experience working in the aged and community sector, preferably in a Community Health setting.
• Commitment to the Social Model of Health and Community Health Philosophy.

Benefits about working at BHN:

• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount up to ($18,550 per annum)
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee assistance program

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

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For information about the role and position description, please contact Jane O'Shea, Program Lead Allied Health Prahran, at [email protected], using the subject line: Allied Health Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.

Job Reference No V0340