CCLHD - Allied Health Assistant
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $30.63 - $34.63 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ550428
We are only considering applications from candidates with valid work rights.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to join our team at Central Coast Local Health District. This role is pivotal in facilitating high-quality care for our clients by providing essential clinical and administrative support under the supervision of qualified Allied Health Practitioners. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of Allied Health disciplines, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will assist the team with direct patient care, including routine evaluations, preparing patients for treatment, and providing service information. You will help assess patient needs to inform activity programs and assist in delivering therapeutic activities as prescribed by Allied Health Professionals. Administrative duties such as word processing, phone calls, photocopying, maintaining inventory records, and monitoring resource utilisation are also key aspects of the role. You will participate in regular professional practice supervision and performance management processes to continuously improve service quality. Effective reporting of patient-related information to supervisors and team members is crucial for informed care planning and treatment. Additionally, you will rotate between sites and clinical areas as directed, manage time efficiently, and use effective engagement strategies to support patient participation in programs.
About You
- You hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant/relevant qualification or willingness to undertake this training.
- Current unencumbered NSW driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel across sites for meetings and clinical care provision.
- You have previous experience working in a health environment, with a range of patient cohorts across inpatient, outpatient and/or community settings.
Where You'll be Working
You will be based at Wyong Hospital with possibility of travelling to other sites with the District.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kim Mathews on 0426 409 945 or Kimberly.Mathews@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Thursday 6 March 2025 at 11:59 pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
