About this role
Employment Type: Permanent part time
Hours: 16 hours per week (options for Monday & Tuesday or Tuesday & Friday)
Salary: NSW Health Service Allied Health Assistants (State) Award 2023. $27.70 - $39.26 per hour (dependent on experience)
Location: Mercy Health Albury
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
The Allied Health department provides services to both inpatient and community programs. The team consists of physiotherapists, OTs, dietitian, speech pathologist, social workers and Allied Health Assistants. This position requires an Allied Health Assistant to work as part of the community multidisciplinary team which provides services to the older person.
- Deliver & monitor physiotherapy exercise programs - group and individual.
- Set up and educate on the use of adaptive equipment prescribed by occupational therapists in client homes.
- Work collaboratively with therapist and clients to achieve client goals and maintain their independence.
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Certificate III or IV Allied Health Assistant with experience in groups required
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- Full drivers licence for community visits (fleet vehicle available)
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with NSW Health public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.