Allied Health Assistant
About HammondCare
Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.
We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.
About the role
The role of the Allied Health Assistant (Occupational Therapy) is to work within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure a high standard of service is provided to patients of the HammondCare Health services along with appropriate support and advice to their carers. This position will be located at Greenwich Hospital, Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga and Northern Beaches Community Palliative Care in Mona Vale.
We are seeking a range of Allied Health Assistants and are willing to consider part-time hours for this permanent full-time or part-time role. You will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare.
HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.
Responsibilities
Management of equipment and equipment loan system including transport of equipment as required, equipment ordering, cleaning and general maintenance
Provide assistance in patient care and equipment management during therapy sessions and home visits
Assist in the preparation for and participate in conducting group sessions as required
Assist in the development of resources for therapy programmes
Set priorities in the daily work schedule in consultation with the therapist in the assigned area
Observe and report on the status of patients to the treating therapist and other staff as appropriate
Clearly document intervention in the patient’s clinical records in accordance with documentation guidelines
Contribute to client care as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintain good communication with medical, nursing, allied health and other staff and voluntary workers
About you
Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance is desirable
Experience working in a health or aged care setting. Experience across inpatient and outpatient / community settings would be desirable.
A current driver's license and safe driving record.
Willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
Organisational and time management skills
Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
An understanding of Work Health and Safety policies and procedures and manual handling principles
Ready to make a change? Apply Now by clicking this link: https://hammondcare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Wahroonga---Neringah-Hospital/Allied-Health-Assistant_REQ536
For any specific queries please contact Georgia Whyte on gwhyte@hammond.com.au
Closing date: 26th October 2025
Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.
