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About the role

Permanent part time opportunity to play a vital role in supporting Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Social Workers in providing rehabilitation services to clients living in Metro North. You will support clients to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life within their own homes and communities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Provide effective Clinical Assistant support to the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social worker and Leisure Therapist by providing therapies delegated by the professional staff member in accordance with the care plan
Participate in information gathering for assessment under the guidance of treating health professional, including independent administration of screening tools (e.g. 6 minute walk test).
Work with clients, their families and carers to carry out functional daily activities identified in the client's rehabilitation plan and support community access.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback to the treating health professionals regarding rehabilitation plans.
Assist in the supply of, instruction and monitoring of clients using prescribed equipment as appropriate, including review of minor home modifications.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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