Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: AH3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 6222
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, Staff Hub and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
Subacute at Home is an inpatient bed substitution model that supports people complex medical and rehabilitation needs. The team's office is based at the Staff Hub but the position requires driving throughout the Greater Geelong area.
About the role
To provide high quality care as an Allied Health Assistant to patients within the Subacute at Home Program including GEM and Rehabilitation at Home. Perform clinical work of a general nature as directed by, and under the supervision of an Allied Health Professional. To provide teaching, supervision and development of less experienced Allied Health Assistants and student Allied Health Assistants. Undertake a range of non-clinical duties that support the provision of Allied Health services within the Subacute at Home Program.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
Barwon Health’s Subacute at Home Program is a unique program that accepts referrals from both the hospital setting and the community and works successfully to reduce hospital presentations. It is a team devoted to delivering excellence. Overall, working in the role of providing Subacute at Home services offers a rewarding and fulfilling experience, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults while enjoying a challenging and dynamic work environment.
Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We encourage applications from:
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.
Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.