Allied Health Assistant

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

We are seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant to join our team in a casual position. This is an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team and deliver person centred services to our community clients. The successful applicant will enjoy the support of an experienced and multi-disciplinary Allied Health team. The position is based at Chermside however you may also be required to work at our Sinnamon Village site depending on work requirements. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Consult with, perform duties delegated by, and report back to Allied Health Clinicians regarding planned therapy care and documentation requirements
• Assist Clients to achieve personal therapy and wellness goals, under the direction of the Allied Health Clinicians
• Assist Clients to attain and maintain their optimum degree of independence and wellness

The successful candidates will have the following experience and attributes:

• Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance is desirable but not essential
• Experience working within a private fee for service model of service delivery
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills particularly in establishing and maintaining rapport with staff, clients and their carers

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4:00pm on Tuesday 28th August 2018. For more information, please contact Matt Breakspear, Allied Health Manager on 07 3737 7241.

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to enhance remuneration.