Posted:
9/29/2024, 5:16:04 PM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Allied Health Assistant Hospital in the Home
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (part time positions can be considered for successful candidate)
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Technical Assistant Grade 1 Year 1 - 3
Salary: $58,691.80 - 61,073.75 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019
Department Name: Hospital in the Home
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Hospital in the Home.
The Hospital in the Home (HITH) service is comprised of a team of registered nurses, a nurse practitioner, a number of allied health staff, an advanced trainee registrar, a pharmacist and medical consultants. HITH patients are admitted patients and care is delivered using a hospital bed substitution model of care, across a 7 day extended hours service. Care is delivered in the patient’s home, hospital clinic setting, or in the patient’s workplace. Delivery of care is generally high intensity and short term in nature. The HITH service’s primary objective is to optimise patient outcomes, thereby reducing hospital length of stay and/or avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and emergency presentations.
The HITH Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will provide assistance and support in the delivery of Allied Health services to patients admitted to the HITH service under the supervision of a physiotherapist, or an Allied Health Professional (AHP). This will be in the form of delegated patient care (as instructed by an AHP) as well as clinical and administrative support. The AHA will support patients’ rehabilitation goals in supervising a Home Exercise Program (HEP) as directed by the physiotherapist; support the service’s clients with personal care, transport and other activities as delegated by the multidisciplinary team.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic allied health assistant (AHA) who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are applications from people who have relevant qualification. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision and guidance of a physiotherapist or an AHP and will contribute to the effective functioning of Allied Health services in designated areas through the hospital. It is highly desired that you have experience with exercise and guiding patients through an exercise program designed by the Physiotherapist.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/Relevant qualification (see framework)
3. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional (AHP)
6. Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
7. Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
8. Current licence to drive in NSW
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Applications close on 28 October 2024
Job Demand and Health Declaration
How to upload and address the Selection Criteria
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care