Job no: 893596Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide Metro SouthernCategories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public HealthSouthern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Mental Health ServicesSalary $67,589.00 - $72,033.00 (Pro Rata) AHA3| Part Time 15 hours per week – Contract Until January 2026We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Allied Health Assistant to join our Mental Health Services Team.As the Allied Health Assistant, you will be required to manage a busy workload and competing demands requiring the ability to organise and prioritise workload and time. Reporting to the Team Manager Older Persons Mental Health Team and the Allied Health Professional Older Persons Mental Health, you will provide assistance and support to the Older Persons Mental Health team in the delivery of allied health services to patients/clients of the Ward 18V, under the supervision of an allied health professional.About the role:As the Allied Health Assistant, duties for the role will include:Applying a range of specialised clinical screenings and patient treatments, under the direction of the supervising AHP, to patients with complex needsMonitoring patient response to therapies and reporting to the supervising AHPAccurately maintain therapy related databases and patient documentation under the explicit direction of the supervising AHPAssist in supervising and training AHA-1 and AHA-2 staff where suitableAssisting patient transport to/from AHP therapy/interventionAbout you:Ability to work under general direction and direct or remote supervision from Allied Health ProfessionalsAbility to adapt to changing needs of the workplace on a daily basisAbility to work in a physically demanding environment to assist patient therapy and/or handling of patient related equipment and devicesCertificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalentProven experience in delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Service StandardsWant To Know More? Contact: Sharon Brown, Team Manager Older Person Mental Health Service - Southern Community Team, 08 71175037, Sharon.Brown@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 11th February 2025Attachments:AHA 3 Allied Health Assistant Mental Health - Role DescriptionAustralian applicant guidelinesInternational applicant guidelinesApplicant Information:We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Advertised: 28 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight TimeApplications close: 11 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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