Allied Health Assistant Seniors Lifestyle Victoria Program

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Allied Health Assistant - Qualified (up to 4 days per week)

Primary Health - Allied Health Services

• Part Time Fixed Term
• Flexible working arrangements

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute subacute residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races cultures age gender ethnicity physical ability sexual orientation religious belief work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride passion and belonging that transcends any role.

the Role

The Primary Health program is committed to provide health care and services that meet the needs of the community. Primary Health offers a diverse range of inpatient and outpatient programs and services to the local community. As well as at KDHS we also service our outreach sites in the rural communities of Tongala and Stanhope.

The Allied Health Assistant role will provide support and assistance to Allied Health professionals in the delivery of services and supports as part of the Seniors Lifestyle Victoria pilot program. This may include direct and indirect clinical and administrative tasks. As a member of the Seniors Lifestyle Victoria team the appointee will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with Kyabram District Health Service Purpose and Values.

The position is responsible for contributing to the delivery of care coordination exercise and nutrition activities focussing on wellbeing and independence with a consumer directed care approach. This includes developing and delivering group-based activities and individualised programs to a range of older people. It also entails undertaking all associated administrative tasks.

About You

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance; or equivalent
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and show initiative.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and seek advice from others when appropriate. Demonstrated ability to be able to take instructions from other team members including following through with tasks and report outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team and to be effective when working independently.
• Ability to interact with clients in a caring and positive way
• Ability to work under the guidance of Allied Health professionals.
• Computer literacy including experience in Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of the social psychological and physical needs of older people and their carers.

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Ashley Watson Primary Health Manager on (03)or drop him an email at

Vaccination against COVID-19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian Employee Working with Childrens Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.