Allied Health Assistant - Occupational Therapy
An opportunity exists for an Allied Health Assistant to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis (46.60 hours per fortnight) working with the Community Occupational Therapy team.
Our Community Occupational Therapy team of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants providing support to patients within the communities of Melton and Bacchus Marsh. The team works closely with the wider multidisciplinary team supporting clients to achieve their individualised goals and optimise their function and independence within the home and community. You will be well supported by an experienced team of Occupational Therapists.
To be Successful in this Role you:
- Will have a Certificate IV qualification in Allied Health Assistance
- Will have highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Will have a passion for delivering high quality care working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Applications close 11:59pm on 17 October 2024.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.