Allied Health Assistant - Activities Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 1-2
Remuneration: $30.64 per hour - $32.27 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Blayney, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 32
Applications Close: 6 May 2025 – 11:59pm
Allied Health Assistant – Activities Officer
Blayney Multi Purpose Service
About the role
The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality services to patients/ clients of the WNSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
You would have the ability to plan, implement and deliver activities that meet the needs of older people. The ability to communicate effectively with residents, clients, patients, family members and the wider health care team.
Hours are Monday to Friday 0930-1700.Typically the day consists of providing activities to residents be that in a group or in the residents room. A calendar of activities is developed monthly in consultation with the Health Service Manager. On Tuesday and Thursday’s community Day care is provided. This necessitates picking up clients and bringing them to Day care, undertaking activities as per calendar and transporting clients home at the end of the day.
The successful applicant will work closely with the other Diversional Therapists as well as the broader Blayney Nursing, Administration and Support Services Team.
Blayney has a well-structured orientation program which includes some supernumerary time and allocated time to complete Mandator training requirements. As a team of health care professionals our focus is on supporting you to provide excellence in care through the provision of educational opportunities to advance your skills and knowledge.
Blayney is a small rural town that is growing in size. We are a very close-knit team that work together well to deliver excellent resident care. We are in the process of building a new hospital which will provide start of the art facilities for residents and staff.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Kathy Hillier, Health Service Manager on (02) 6368 9023 or at Kathleen.hillier@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
