Allied Health Assistant

About Anglicare:

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-yearheritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled team deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations. When you join our team you will see how our values of Hope, Love, Care and Humility drive our practice and decision making daily.

The pay-rate for the role will range from $39.52-$40.31/hr depending on your experience.

About the role:

We are seeking full-time passionate and skilled Allied Health Assistant to join our Eight Mile Plains team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. The overall purpose of the Allied Health Assistant is to undertake a variety of clinical support tasks to assist the allied health staff to provide high standards of client/resident services.

The Allied Health Assistant will support allied health staff to deliver allied health programs and services to client/residents 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 but not be limited to in-home or residential aged care based therapy programs, Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL) retraining and Personal Activity of Daily Living (PADL) retraining, mobilisation, community integration, assisting with group activity and other specific technical duties.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the area of community or residential aged care based services
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with staff, client/residents, their families and carers, and people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise individual work commitments, and to plan, coordinate and complete tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Ability to work with a high level of independence with a good understanding of own scope of practice
• Demonstrated commitment to relevant skill development and service improvement activities
• Entry level computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (desirable)

Role Requirements:

• Valid Aged Care Worker Screening Check:
  o Current National Police Check OR o Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
  NB:  NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is mandatory for Services/Facilities delivering services to NDIS clients.
  o Statutory Declaration if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia after turning 16.
• Current Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle (Community only)
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.

Why Join Anglicare?

• Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App – Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
• Referral App – $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
• Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.

Please apply online attaching your current resume and responding to our questionnaire.

Responsibilities

HAC Support

Qualifications

HAC Support