Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 6811
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, 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.
About the role
As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) you will work within the Multidisciplinary Teams to deliver high quality evidence-based therapy to patients in our sub-acute (Rehab) wards.
Under the supervision of a treating Physiotherapist, you will provide individually tailored therapy support as requested, which could include - exercise programs, facilitating mobility to minimise functional decline and provide early rehabilitation, sourcing and coordinating loan equipment for discharge, and assisting Allied Health clinicains with patient therapy Your role will be intrinsic to progressing patients to an optimal outcome.
You will also undertake a range of non-clinical duties to support the provision of Allied Health services (eg. administration, gait-aid and equipment collection and cleaning).
You may be responsible for AHA student supervision and mentoring of junior AHA staff. You will receive suitable clinical support from our experienced and skilled Physiotherapy team.
The successful applicant will have suitable qualifications that meet the selection criteria, as well as employed experience working in a healthcare setting with patients around exercise and individual therapy.
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
The Physiotherapy Department is a high-achieving, supportive and friendly team. We are well-recognised within the organisation for flexibility, teamwork and a can-do attitude to service delivery. Our services are patient centred and are guided by our driving values: Respect, Compassion, Commitment, Accountability and Innovation.
About Geelong - 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 at [email protected]
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
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.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.