Allied Health Assistant at Workday

Young, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

37.46

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Therapy program implementation, Administrative support, Time management, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Clinical support, Equipment maintenance, Patient transport, Data entry, Interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Compassion

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Fixed term, full time | 12-month full time parental leave contract | Permanent part time roles available Hours: Up to 76 hrs a fortnight | Work 80hrs and accrue monthly rostered day off Salary: Between $33.13 and $37.46 (depending on qualifications and experience) Location: Mercy Care Centre, Young, NSW Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, relevant qualifications, unrestricted driver's license Contact: Clare Findlay | Allied Health Team Leader | 0263828444 | cfindlay@mercy.com.au Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity Exciting opportunity to work as an Allied Health Assistant at Mercy Care Centre (MCC), Young, NSW. MCC is a publicly funded rural hospital and community service. As part of a large multidisciplinary team you will look after patients in subacute inpatients (rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation and palliative care), adult community and outpatients (rotational role, approx. 9 months per rotation). Professional development and supervision supported. Subsidised accommodation available and relocation subsidy may apply. As part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team Allied Health Assistants support the work of clinicians to provide effective, efficient and patient centred care to patients. Implement therapy programs, provide administrative support, assist with therapy groups, booking appointments, practice with patients using equipment, assist cleaning equipment, assist with clinical care (including personal care and transport), be an integral part of inpatients and community patients' recovery and the smooth running of our services. By working within the delegated boundaries of the clinical work you will provide safe and essential care to patients and assist with administrative tasks to ensure efficiency and accuracy. What you’ll bring You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Either certificate 3 or 4 AHA qualified, or willing to work towards certificate 4 AHA in first year of employment. Excellent time management, computer program adaption, organisational and communication skills, unrestricted driver's license and willingness to work towards a light-rigid license to enable driving our MCC bus. A compassionate, helpful, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management and willingness to learn and take direction. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: Approved working rights for Australia. We are unable to offer sponsorship of this role. A current Police Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

The Allied Health Assistant will support clinicians in delivering effective, patient-centered care by implementing therapy programs and assisting with clinical tasks. They will also provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of inpatient and community services.