Allied Health Assistant - Grade 2

Allied & Community Health – Dietetics / Speech Pathology

Permanent Part Time – up to 20 hours per fortnight

Health and Allied Services Enterprise Agreement (IN29)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of the Allied Health Assistant (AHA) as part of Allied & Community Health.  Reporting to the Dietetics / Speech Pathology Manager, you will work primarily alongside the Dietitians / Speech Pathologists with the role of assisting with group or individual programs for clients attending the Allied Health department and providing feed assistance and performing nutrition screens to inpatients under the direction of the Allied Health Professionals. The role may also include providing support and administrative assistance, equipment tracking and cleaning duties, resource preparation, ordering of stock, data collection and entry.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Recognised Allied Health Assistant Certificate III, IV or equivalent qualification
• Experience in the delivery of individual therapy programs or group programs under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals
• Experience in provision of therapy support services
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience in general administration /clerical duties

Key Selection Criteria:

Key Competencies:

• Understanding the role of an Allied Health Assistant in therapy in rehabilitative health care
• Sound knowledge base in areas particular to the provision of Allied Health Assistant services
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to apply therapy programs as directed by the supervising staff
• Ability to complete allocated tasks promptly and competently
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and modify own performance
• Computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to relate well to clients from a diverse age and diagnostic range
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation
• Sound organizational and time-management skills
• Pleasant and mature attitude
• Ability to work independently under direction and seek assistance/clarification when required
• Flexibility with working hours
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated attributes of empathy and client centred focus
• Capacity to engage patients in therapy programs
• Commitment to corporate vision, mission values and agreed critical strategies

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a growing regional health service, providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the country – Baw Baw Shire. The Hospital cares for approximately 11,600 inpatients, makes nearly 28,000 community visits and sees more than 20,000 emergency presentations each year.

The administrative headquarters is located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. Warragul is a 30 minute drive from Pakenham along the freeway – against the traffic! WGHG are the largest employer in Warragul with a workforce of over 1400 staff and are committed to building on our organisation’s strengths by welcoming people with our shared values of teamwork, respect, accountability and compassion.

We are well aware our hospital is aging but are excited at the news that our new state of the art hospital and public aged care facility is coming. A 23.6 hectare site at Lardners Track in Drouin East was acquired by West Gippsland Healthcare Group for a future hospital back in 2007. The new hospital is set to feature 233-beds and 33 emergency department treatment spaces as well as aged care and an expanded maternity facility.

We pride ourselves on the quality of care that’s delivered by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We care for our community because we are the community! The boost in capacity means more patients can be treated faster.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements and hours including part time, shorter days etc.
• Flexible areas of work
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Lauren Horton, Acting Dietetics Manager, on 56230303 or lauren.horton@wghg.com.au

Applications close on Sunday 29th October 2023

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.