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Allied Health AssistantNovacare Community Services LtdNewcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSWPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)Casual/VacationCommunity Allied Health AssistantWorking in a fast-paced environment, the successful applicant will form an integral part of NovaCares growing Allied Health Team.About The Role:Due to continual growth, we are currently seeking a passionate and experiencedCasual Allied Health Assistant, who is dedicated to providing therapeutic services to promote our elderly consumers independence and well-being to enable them to remain living in their own homes within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port StephensThis casual role will be flexible across Monday to Friday with the successful applicant being able to flex up to full time hours as and when required by service demands, with an opportunity to be offered Permanent part time in the future. You will be travelling across Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie assisting our consumers with their care programs.What you will be doing Work under the guidance of our highly qualified Allied Health professionals to carry out duties which complement the therapy program of a consumerCarry out face-to-face and non face-to-face tasks that bring life changing experiences to participantsWork with consumers in their home or community environmentYou will play a critical part of the service delivery between the consumer and the therapistAn excellent rapport builder and motivator, you will engage the consumer using your empathetic nature to model components of a new routine or skill, and provide prompting when neededAbout You:As a key NovaCare ambassador and highly visible organisational representative,you willproject a positive and professional image that enhances the reputation of NovaCare as a provider of choice within the community.What you need to succeed -Certificate III or IV in Allied Health AssistanceDemonstrated ability to follow instruction and respect scope of practice boundariesDemonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamUnderstanding of the role of an Allied Health Assistant within a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent customer-service and communication skills (written and verbal)Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, manage time effectively and complete activitiesDemonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applicationsCurrent NSW drivers license and willingness to drive for work purposesOwn reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.Yearly Flu VaccinationAbout Us NovaCare Community Services Limited is a Hunter based, not for profit organisation that has been recognised for leading the state in excellence in aged and community services.We are focused on a whole of life approach for our customers health and happiness, and staying connected with their communityHow to apply ...If you meet the above criteria and youre interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!For a confidential discussion about the role, contact us on1300 363 654 APPLY NOW!!We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people living with a disability,people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. No recruitment agencies please #J-18808-Ljbffr