Allied Health Assistant

at  NeuroRehab Allied Health Network

NEUROREHAB ALLIED HEALTH NETWORK EXISTS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH A NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION TO LIVE LIFE FULL OF CHOICE, INCLUSION AND NEW POSSIBILITIES.

Our core values are - We’re on your team, We Innovate, We are Enthusiastic and We Expand Horizons!
We are a respected, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation service catering to the unique needs of people with neurological conditions. With a team of over 230, we provide the most comprehensive allied health services in our sector with innovative rehabilitation centres across Melbourne, Geelong, Hobart and Albury along with an extensive home visit and community-based service.
Job Description

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our Hobart team as an Allied Health Assistant. In this role, you will work with a team of experienced allied health professionals to provide individualised support to clients both within the clinic/office and the community.
As the position often requires independent work in clients’ homes, we seek people with experience assisting and who enjoy working with neurodiverse people. Our caseload consists of acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, MS and cerebral palsy/intellectual disability. We do our best to minimise travel distances and schedule clients in Hobart and surrounding areas, and your local area. We are a Child Safe organisation and adhere to Tasmanian Child Safe regulations.
The pay rate for the role is based on the Support Services level 6 award 2020 of $28.53/hr (+25% casual loading for a total of $35.66/hr). The casual role will provide a career-oriented pathway to part-time or full-time permanent hours for those seeking a more permanent work structure. Working days and hours are quite consistent every week due to the requirements of our clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum educational level – Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (ideal but not essential)
• Drivers’ licence and own roadworthy vehicle – applicants should have confident driving skills as the position involves travelling to clients around Hobart.
• Mobile telephone.
• Internet access.
• Flu vaccination.
• Three Covid-19 vaccinations.

• Assisting clients with exercise programs i.e. hydrotherapy programs and community access visits designed by the treating clinician
• Work with highly experienced clinicians (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Psychology)
• General admin duties
  At NeuroRehab Allied Health Network, we have developed a dedicated AHA Career pathway for our Allied Health Assistant team. Our pathway aims to develop clinical skills and leadership capabilities and provides career development as an Allied Health Assistant.