Allied Health Assistant

Gateway Health

Wangaratta, Yarra Valley and High Country VIC

Physiotherapy, OT and Rehabilitation (Healthcare and Medical)

Part time

Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to 34.43 per hour

Based in Wangaratta

Part-time ongoing to 45.60 hours (0.6 EFT)

Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A 15,900 tax free

About Us

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

About The Role

The Rural Health Team provides a range of allied health services and activities to support people of all ages and abilities to be healthy, active and independent.

The Active Rural Communities (ARC) program is a social support program within the Rural Health Team that aims to enhance social engagement, participation, and access to other supports and services via a range of exercise and social groups.

This position will involve delivering flexible and timely Allied Health Assistant services focusing on building and/or maintaining independence and social inclusion, as part of ARC and the broader multidisciplinary Rural Health Team.

Day to Day duties

Completing administrative tasks such as emails, answering and directing enquiries, rostering, scheduling, file audits and record keeping.

Engage clients and providers and develop trusting and professional relationships with them.

Liaising with staff, leadership team and relevant stakeholders.

Scheduling meetings and diary management.

Undertaking administrative tasks related to delivery of Aged Care and Disability as required.

Administration assistance as required.

These programs are underpinned by wellness and reablement principles and operate under a social model of health. Allied Health Assistants work under the supervision and are accountable to Allied Health professionals to deliver group or 1:1 home or centred based support to clients.

About You

Impeccable attention to detail is extremely important for this role, as well the ability to prioritise and multitask. In addition, you have a cheerful and proactive attitude, and a friendly, professional telephone manner. You possess the ability to work both autonomously and in a team.

The successful applicant will be someone who meets the following criteria:

Cert IV Allied Health Assistance certificate or equivalent

Demonstrated competency in the delivery of both individual support programs and group therapy programs as delegated by an Allied Health Professional.

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy.

Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity of barriers experienced by frail older people, people living with chronic disease, people with disabilities and their carers living in rural areas.

Remuneration

Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Officers) 2022-2026

Classification: Allied Health Assistant Grade 3 to 34.43 per hour + superannuation

Gateway Health Culture

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

Gateway Health Benefits

Work within a supportive team environment

Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite

Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A15,900 tax free

Flexible hours and arrangements, for a heathy work-life balance

Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.

Paid parental leave

Professional development + ongoing training and support provided

Limited free car parking

Fitness Passport to a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family

Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.

Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family

Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy

Access to annual vaccination program

Discounted Health Insurance

A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

For a confidential chat about the position call Ornella Kelly 0429406268 or Steven Garoni 0447184276