Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Contract end date: 31 December 2026
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
Remuneration: $1164.22 - $1316.29 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ585018
Applications Close: Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11.59pm
Interview date: from Monday 21 July 2025
Are you passionate about supporting others and playing a hands-on role in patient recovery and wellbeing?
Would you like to be part of a professional, passionate and friendly healthcare team that values compassion, teamwork, and personal growth?
An exciting opportunity exists to join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as a Client Support & Therapy Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a people-focused environment and wants to help deliver outstanding care every day.
At CCLHD, we are building a pathway to excellence grounded in our commitment to Trusted Care and Better Health for Everyone. We are cultivating talent, fostering innovation, and empowering our people to deliver exceptional care with integrity, respect, and purpose.

About the Role

• 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.
• Working hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm- Monday to Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support clients, patients, and consumers with day-to-day care activities and therapy preparation
• Assist in assessments and help deliver tailored therapeutic programs under the guidance of Allied Health Professionals
• Provide safe, person-centred support with an understanding of the patient’s diagnosis, goals, and precautions
• Carry out essential administrative duties such as data entry, inventory management, phone handling, and resource tracking
• Accurately report patient observations and feedback to supervising staff to assist in treatment planning
• Stay current with training, supervision, and education requirements
• Follow all NSW Health and CCLHD policies, contributing to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment
• Actively demonstrate behaviours aligned with the NSW Health CORE Values and the Caring for the Coast vision
  For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About the Role

• 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.
• Working hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm- Monday to Frida