Company description:

Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.

Job description:

Allied Health Assistant / Occupational Therapy (Horsham)

Full time fixed term - up to 12 Months

Welcome to Grampians Health: One Health Service, united by our values. An exciting opportunity exists for you to commence a thriving career with us at Grampians Health Horsham. We are a uniquely friendly, supportive, and passionate team who strive to deliver high quality care to our community. We deliver holistic care through a focus on clinician development and sustainable and innovative programs.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a clinical support role, under the direction of an Allied Health Clinician. This will involve providing basic and standard interventions which have been assessed clinically appropriate by an Allied Health Clinician. The position may also be responsible for non-clinical tasks for Allied Health, including cleaning, stocking and ordering of supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of treatment programs, which have been designed to meet the needs of clients and carers
• Sets up and restores equipment used for therapy programs
• Work within the "Delegations of Authority" consistent with the role
• Ensure all patients, clients, visitors and staff are treated with respect, dignity and courtesy in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
• Responsible for the safe management of equipment - this includes using equipment within standard operating guidelines, conducting appropriate inspections, and arranging repairs
• Demonstrate capacity to communicate with clinical staff regarding concern for patient, family or carer

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or studying an allied health undergraduate degree
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational skills, including an ability to plan, set and prioritise workloads with tight deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired client outcomes
• Experience with computer systems including Microsoft Office
• Well-developed interpersonal skills

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Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Kristen Coats - Deputy Manager Occupational Therapy (West) on (03) 5381 9381 for a confidential discussion

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click - Visit Horsham

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.