Allied Health Assistant - Part Time
Job No:
S2714
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Logan Community Services - Meadowbrook, QLD
About the Position
Our Logan Community Services are key in providing care and support to a range of clients, including Aged Care and Disability services. We are currently looking for a permanent, part time Allied Health Assistant to join us in our Meadowbrook-based service.
This role’s overall purpose is to undertake a variety of clinical support tasks to assist the allied health staff to provide high standards of client services.
The Allied Health Assistant will support allied health staff to deliver allied health programs and services to clients in a community based or residential setting. The range of tasks incorporated in this role will be multi-disciplinary in nature and will assist to provide effective and efficient clinical care. It may include in-home therapy programs, community integration, assisting with group activity and other specific technical and duties.
About You
With an energetic and enthusiastic approach, you will offer several years practical experience within the community-based Allied health field and your knowledge will include:
- Clinical care including massage; and understanding of Activity of Daily Living (IADL) and Personal Activity of Daily Living (PADL) and the processes of retraining
- Conducting independent home & community care visits to assess and implement allied health plans
- Recommendations for group activities and community integration programs
- Coordinating and liaising with clients and family members to ensure smooth running and productive plans
- Assistance with delivery of group activities including tai chi, hydrotherapy and exercise programs
To be successful in this role you will require the ability to work with a high level of independence and:
- Demonstrated commitment to client-centred care
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal - and the ability to relate effectively to a wide range of people
- Robust administration and reporting skills and a confidence to manage your own workload
- A collaborative nature and open, friendly disposition
Qualifications for this position are:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (AHA) or currently studying
- Certificate in Massage and practical experience
- A current Senior First Aid Certificate with CPR
- A National Police Certificate
- A current, open Queensland Drivers Licence
What We Offer
Joining a dedicated and caring team of professionals, you will also enjoy:
- Work/life balance with part time hours
- Great salary and the chance to increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging options
- Supporting your local community in the gorgeous region of Sunshine Coast
- The opportunity to join one of Queensland’s most respected non-profit organisations
- Ongoing professional development and training
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working with an organization that values your professional contribution and personal well-being.
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.
To submit an application and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’ below or visit http://anglicaresq.org.au/career/ and refer to job number S2714
For further information please contact
Karen McGurk on 07 3299 9600
Applications close Wednesday 18th January 2017
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support you need for the life you want in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout southeast Queensland.
For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare Southern Queensland is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
We also offer a range of specialist services within indigenous, homeless, multicultural and rural and remote communities.
The work of Anglicare Southern Queensland stretches from Cairns to Coolangatta, from Birdsville to Brisbane and reaches out to support to people of all ages with a variety of needs.
Anglicare Southern Queensland has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs all working towards a happier, healthier community.