OT Allied Health Assistant - Transitional Aged Care Service
- Kogarah, NSW, Australia, 2217
- Permanent
- Closing on: Dec 16 2024
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Permanent Full Time Position
- Remuneration: $29.60 per hour to $33.46 per hour
About the role
This permanent full-time position is available now. This position is responsible for providing support to the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working with the Calvary Transitional Aged Care Service in the delivery of health care services to patients under the direct, indirect or remote supervision of an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist, consistent with Calvary Health Care Kogarah and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures and standards
What you bring:
- Cert III / IV in Allied Health Assistance, or relevant qualifications in a Health-Related Field, or relevant work experience and a willingness to work towards certification, and a current working with children check.
- Experience working in a rehabilitation, aged or community setting, and a sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of older people and their carers.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities, and to manage time effectively.
- Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation, and with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft office Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer and capacity to learn electronic health information systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
- Current unrestricted NSW Class C drivers licence (or equivalent), and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.
- Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.
For further information please contact Linda Maher, Senior Occupational Therapist on (02) 9553 3425 or via email to Linda.Maher1@health.nsw.gov.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
Application Closing Date: 16th November 2024
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