• Permanent, Part Time 0.6 EFT AHA CFT Grade 2 position, Doncaster East
• Not for Profit, salary packaging benefits, flexible work life balance
• Collaborative, highly supported team and career development

ABOUT US

Access Health and Community, with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care, is on a mission to build healthier lives together. Our team of over 400 dedicated employees and 200 volunteers, serves across 18 locations. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming merger with Inspiro, a trusted partner in community health. Inspiro, with a skilled team of 100, is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care in the Yarra Ranges. This merger strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care and opens up new opportunities for our team and the communities we serve.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to join our rapidly growing Child & Family Services Team. The successful applicant will be supported by a team of dynamic & passionate Allied Health Professionals who provide services to families of pre-school and school aged children with developmental delays and disabilities.

As a Grade 2 AHA within our team, you will under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals, be responsible for the delivery of individual services and a suite of group programs for preschool and school aged clients. This position will support clinicians, children and families from a variety of funding sources including NDIS, Community Health, HACC and other block funded programs.
The AHA team work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based intervention to families. We are a strong, supportive team who are looking for someone who shares our passion for working in the wonderful world of paediatrics!

What you will be doing Key Responsibilities

• Provision of Allied Health Assistant (AHA) group and individual services for community and clinic-based clients under the supervision of the allied health professional
• Clinical documentation, data recording, appointment coordination and other administrative tasks
• Clinical room preparation and tasks that support service delivery
• Liaise and correspond with relevant care providers such as referrers and allied health professionals; and notify allied health team members of any care concerns

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

• Experience working with children and families in a health or community-based setting
• Demonstrate some knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development in order to understand the child’s developmental delay or disability
• Experience in the delivery of AHA services and programs
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary service and team environment, with onsite or remote supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications