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The Transitional Aged Care Program based at War Memorial Hospital provides time limited, multidisciplinary support and low level therapy to both residential and community clients.
The AIN / AHA will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team (Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, Physiotherapist, Dietitians and Nursing staff) to provide therapeutic intervention and support to aged clients delivered in their homes following a period of hospital care. The AIN / AHA assists clients in task such as maximising independence in personal care and domestic tasks, community/public transport access and completing exercise programs. The provision of care will be supervised by the multi-disciplinary members of the TACP team.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and flexible AIN / AHA who is passionate about working with aged clients in the community. This position would suit an individual who values helping the older adult to maximise their quality of life.
The specific workdays are Monday to Friday. Start / Finish time generally 8-1630 or flexible depending on needs. While temporary to begin with, this position may be extended if or become permanent if temporary TAC packages are continued.
The applicable award is dependent on qualification (Allied Health or Nursing). An eligibility list for future positions will be made from non-successful applicants in this current position.
Applicant must have a Class C NSW drivers licence and have access and use of own reliable and fully insured car that is suitable for necessary patient transport. This is reimbursed through the payments and conditions for private vehicle use under the relevant pay award.
In your application, please provide detailed answers to each selection criteria giving examples of your experience to each.
Selection Criteria:
1. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or Certificate III in Aged Care or Rehabilitation Nursing or equivalent or willingness to work towards one.
2. Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience working within an aged care, rehabilitation or exercise setting
3. Demonstrated experience in providing physical care to people in the community setting
4. Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders
5. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively
6. Demonstrated computer literacy including ability to use the MS Office suite of programs and eMR
7. Current NSW Driver’s license, own reliable and fully insured car suitable for occasional patient transport and able to work full time Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
8. Commitment to working within the Uniting Inspired Care values
All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.
Enquiries to: Helen Tassell, WMH TACP Manager - (02) 9369 0438 / 0434 431 714 or [email protected]
Application Guide: Application Guide
Applications Close: 11.30pm, Wednesday 13th August 2025
PD: PD
WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.
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