Allied Health Assistant (Barwon Downs)

Allied Health Assistant (Barwon Downs)

21 Oct
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Barwon Health
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Barwon Downs

21 Oct

Barwon Health

Barwon Downs

HAVE IT ALLJOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW

Allied Health Assistant Grade 2clinical role within diagnostic Audiology service in the Barwon region

Career opportunity, supporting Audiology professionals to deliver excellent hearing care

Join a supportive and friendly team of audiologists and allied health assistants in a leading health organisation

Excellent permanent part-time (32 hours per fortnight) with access to 5 weeks annual leave(pro-rata) and salary packaging + Super

About the role In this role, the successful applicant will work under the supervision of Audiologists, and be supported by other Allied Health Assistants in a multidisciplinary approach to patient centred care.

Training of the successful applicant will be available in:

Primary health care & education on ear and hearing health

Use of technology to screen for ear and hearing health problems in adults and children

Using Telehealth to link patients in the community with medical specialists and allied health practitioners

Ensuring inpatients can hear well enough to participate in shared decision making with other health professionals

Helping inpatients with hearing devices when problems are identified

Key responsibilities

Undertake hearing and communication screening for inpatients, children and adults in outpatient clinics and community settings under the supervision of Audiologists.

Provide hearing aid maintenance, fit loan assistive listening devices, maintain loan records and educate patients and staff on the safe use of amplification equipment.

Support Audiology service delivery through referral triage, administrative assistance, clinic coordination, equipment maintenance and accurate clinical documentation.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally safe, evidence-based care, promote hearing health education, and contribute to service improvement, risk management and ongoing professional development.

What we're looking for





Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or completion of at least two years of an undergraduate degree in a relevant allied health discipline.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with colleagues and health service providers.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, using information technology systems to deliver inclusive and culturally safe care.

Commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice and Barwon Health values, with a current and valid Victorian Motor Vehicle Driver Licence.

Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Secure Standards

Additional information If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

****@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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