An exciting and rewarding prospect is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Allied Health team at Portland District Health.As an Allied Health Assistant, you are responsible for delivering safe and effective personal care and clinical care under the direct and indirect supervision of an Allied Health practitioner, in accordance with the patient's needs, goals and preferences to optimise their health and well-being.
The position will work alongside Allied Health Team in acute, sub-acute and outpatient community programs.
You contribute to the effective and efficient operations of the allied health team by performing a wide range of clinical support and administrative duties to support the work of the Allied Health Practitioner.About you:Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant from an Australian registered training organisationHospital experience is essentialSpecialisation in an allied health clinical practice areaSound knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of duties to support allied health practitionersExcellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsAbout us:Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in **** on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and PathologyA 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatmentResidential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside LodgeAn extensive range of primary and community services for the local communityPDH delivers services from a single campus,



employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce.
The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.Additional Benefits:Salary PackagingOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSocial ClubFree parkingPortland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate ratesFlexible working conditionsEmployee Assistance programRelocation assistance available – conditions applyThe Region – Glenelg Shire:Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:Police Record CheckCurrent Victorian Working with Children's' checkCurrent Immunisation status.
This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
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