Organisation : Inspiro Community Health
Location : VIC Regional (Lilydale)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 1 Aug, 2019
About the organisation
Who are we?
Inspiro is a not-for-profit community health service. We provide counselling, dental and allied health services for the Yarra Ranges community from our Lilydale, Healesville and Belgrave clinics and various community venues.
We are a friendly and client-centred organisation committed to improving the health & wellbeing for people within our local community.
About the role
- Allied Health Assistant
- Be a part of a highly skilled & growing NFP Health Organisation
- Flexible & friendly culture
About the role
Join our passionate & skilled team on a part-time basis. We have an 8 months fixed-term part-time vacancy for a suitably qualified Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant, 19 hours per week -worked over 3 days preferably Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Key responsibilities include:
Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology
Assist health professionals in a range of individual and group provision services that address social skills, play skills, fine and gross motor skills, sensory regulation, speech and language, behaviour, and parenting.
Develop and facilitate small group sessions for paediatric speech pathology and occupational therapy clients who require targeted intervention for support with development of social skills and play skills.
Ensure that equipment and facilities are safely utilised and maintained in good repair.
Assist health professionals in a range of program and resource development activities, including the development of visual schedules, social stories and client handouts.
This role requires:
Tertiary training in a recognised course e.g. Allied Health Assistant Certificate IV
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability and experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
Must have experience in working with children
Ability to research and order prescribed equipment option and supplies under direction of AHPs.
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive a range of vehicles as required.
Current Working with Children Check valid for employment purposes
Why work at Inspiro?
- Attractive salary & salary packaging
- Important & engaging work
- Friendly & empowered culture
- Onsite car parking available
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Allied Health Assistant via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Health_–_General
