Cancer Wellness Support Officer- Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant

at  Cabrini Health

Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant –
12 months fixed-term
Part-time – 2 days per week
Cabrini Malvern

Cabrini offers:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Attractive Hourly rates + 11.5% Super and 17.5% leave loading
• Opportunity to develop skills and career in a supported environment.
• Excellent workplace culture.
• Up to $15,900 salary packaging, plus $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefits
• Vibrant Malvern location, close to public transport with discounted Myki commuter fares.

How you will make an impact
We are looking for a dynamic experienced Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA) to be part of our Cancer Exercise and Wellness team. This role involves working with our Cancer Wellness Coordinator to support patients undergoing treatment for cancer. You will assist with our Supportive Care Screening program and service evaluation. You may also be required to assist with the delivery of our Cancer Exercise and Wellness Programs such as working with our allied health professionals to deliver group exercise classes or other therapy.
This is a part-time role, working 2 days per week (0.4 FTE)

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing cancer patient data for the Supportive Care Screening Program
• Contacting cancer patients to discuss their screening results and provide information and referral on to relevant services, booking these appointments in Cabrini programs where suitable.
• Developing and maintaining a good knowledge of Cabrini outpatient services and staff
• Escalating patient concerns to the Wellness Coordinator
• Ensuring good communication, effective relationships, and teamwork between peers and other clinical staff and services.
• Assisting with other administrative duties as outlined by the Wellness Coordinator, or Outpatient Manager.
• Facilitating safe and appropriate completion of a prescribed exercise programs in a group setting as outlined by the treating exercise physiologist/physiotherapist.
• Conduct other interventions under the supervision and delegation of allied health professionals.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects sensitive information, adhering to Australian Privacy Principles 2014 and Cabrini Privacy Policy.

About you
We are looking for a dynamic qualified Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant (AHA), with experience in a healthcare setting. You will have excellent communication skills, be organised, and flexible, and work well within a team.

You will have:

• Relevant Allied Health Assistant qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and fantastic customer service skills
• Ability to work well within a team and has a flexible approach to tasks allocated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package and the ability to learn new IT systems quickly, including good keyboard skills, word processing and accurate data entry is highly desirable.
• Experience working in healthcare and training in medical terminology is highly desirable
• Experienced in exercise delivery & managing groups of patients is advantageous.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a strong client-customer service focus.
• Well-developed time management skills.

Enquiries should be directed to:
Angela Jones - Wellness Coordinator – 9508 1840 or 9508 1835

Katie Dixon – Head of Physio, Program Director of Outpatients - 0401 324 776

• Please note that interviews may be offered on application, we urge you to submit your application today!

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s south east. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

• Managing cancer patient data for the Supportive Care Screening Program
• Contacting cancer patients to discuss their screening results and provide information and referral on to relevant services, booking these appointments in Cabrini programs where suitable.
• Developing and maintaining a good knowledge of Cabrini outpatient services and staff
• Escalating patient concerns to the Wellness Coordinator
• Ensuring good communication, effective relationships, and teamwork between peers and other clinical staff and services.
• Assisting with other administrative duties as outlined by the Wellness Coordinator, or Outpatient Manager.
• Facilitating safe and appropriate completion of a prescribed exercise programs in a group setting as outlined by the treating exercise physiologist/physiotherapist.
• Conduct other interventions under the supervision and delegation of allied health professionals.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects sensitive information, adhering to Australian Privacy Principles 2014 and Cabrini Privacy Policy