Allied Health Assistant

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Detail information about job Allied Health Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the Organisation 
Community Lifestyle Support is a not-for-profit community organisation committed to the provision of dynamic and innovative services to people residing throughout the Central Queensland Region.

About Bundaberg

Located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg offers great local beaches for safe swimming, fishing, camping and boating and annual turtle nesting at Mon Repos. Bundaberg is a large region growing a diverse range of healthy nutritious fruits & vegetables with a cost of living that is very affordable for families.

About the Role 
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to join our growing team in our therapy building in Bundaberg.. We are looking for a highly motivated person that is committed to teamwork and a vision of excellence in evidence-based care. 

Our current team consists of a Physiotherapist, two Speech and Language Pathologists, two Occupational Therapists, and a Dietician

Position Reports to:

• The Allied Health Assistant reports to the Chief Executive Officer
• For clinical and day-to-day supervision and support regarding case load and key tasks, the AHA will report directly to a nominated Allied Health Professional within the team

Job Purpose 

• To deliver direct clinical assistance to clients as delegated and supervised by the treating Allied Health Professional.
• To assist Health Professional staff with clinical, administrative and customer service needs, and the maintenance and management of equipment and supplies. 

Core Duties

• Deliver routine clinical services under the direction and delegation of the Health Professional and in line with the Centre’s Model of Practice
• Undertake routine clinical tasks within clinical protocols and delegation guidelines and work under Health Professional clinical practice supervision
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities and VET sector training (as appropriate) 
• Deliver administrative and customer services and support with increasing proficiency as experience builds
• Collaborate effectively within Allied Health Centre team and with clients to promote and contribute to quality service provision and effective outcomes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance systems, including identifying and addressing risks
• Provide supervision to less experienced allied health assistants
• Professionally represent CLS to its clients and the broader community in all interactions and in line with CLS’s values and Code of Conduct.

Key Selection Criteria

• Must have undertaken (or be willing to undertake) a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
• This position involves manual tasks and assistance.  Applicants will be expected to cope with the physical demands of this position, and must be willing to undertake pre-screening activities prior to employment.
• There will be the requirement for travel within the community. 
• Current Driver’s Licence (C-class)
• Applied First Aid (or ability to acquire)
• Be eligible for or hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  Be eligible for or hold a Positive Notice Card Yellow Card
• Ability to navigate, apply and adhere to CLS policies and procedures, including Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Management Procedures.

How will you be assessed for this role?

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key attributes.  Within the context of the responsibilities described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:  

1. Values into Action: demonstrated understanding and ability to apply CLS values in every day practice.
2. Customer Satisfaction: you demonstrate a high level of interpersonal communication skills (both in person and written), and an ability to work in a person-centred manner to people who have physical and cognitive impairments.  
3. Business Deliverables: demonstrated effective time management and ability to be accountable for outcomes and goals.
4. Accountability and Professional Responsibility: knowledge of the role of Allied Health Professionals, and a demonstrated ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with others.   Ability to participate in up-skilling and continuous learning to ensure the maintenance and progression of abilities.

Benefits

• Superannuation 9.5%
• Salary packaging options $15,899.90 ($30,000 grossed-up) per FBT year
• Annual leave loading 17.5%
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Job security
• Work and life balance
• Organisation funded access to Employee Assistance Program 

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria along with your resume.

Further information about CLS is available from the CLS Website

http://www.cls.org.au/