• 93 Bell St, Coburg
• 0.79EFT Fixed term for 12 months
• Join our innovative and progressive team

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

• The AHA with assist the HARP Cardiac and Respiratory clinicians to provide optimal care to client group in accordance with best practice guidelines and will responsible for:
• Under clinical supervision - assist clinicians with various duties at exercise groups, Home exercise as well as pre/post rehabilitation assessments. This includes organisation of assessment times, setting up the room space and communication with clients.
• Under the supervision of Physiotherapists and Nurses, monitor patient’s response to exercise by observation, monitoring client oxygen and heart rates , and provide practical assistance to clients as require.
• Maintenance, ordering and monitoring of equipment.
• Administrative duties include set up rooms faxing, photocopying, checking and updating resources and client information and enter patient data into all data
• Assist with respiratory clinic as directed, including set up of clinic room and follow up as required backgrounds

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Certificate III (Allied Health Assistance) or higher from a registered training organisation or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient IT skills, knowledge of Word, Excel and navigating databases
• A commitment to Merri Health values and philosophy, and ability to engage in the enhancement of Merri Health culture in meeting organisational objectives.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds

What we offer

Merri Health is an innovative and progressive organisation. The successful applicant will be working in a multi-disciplinary community health setting with external partner agencies to deliver high-quality Respiratory Specific services that meet the needs of the community. You will work closely with the HARP Cardio Respiratory Team Leader to further develop the Respiratory Services at Merri Health.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.

Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

A position description is attached.