Have you been considering a career in Allied Health Assistance? One of the great benefits of studying a Certificate in Allied Health Assistance is the varied career opportunities that accompany it. You’ll have the chance to not only work in a wide range of settings, but you’ll also be working with a diverse range of clients with a challenging scope of work.
An Allied Health Assistant has an incredibly hands-on and rewarding role, working directly under the supervision of health care professionals, but what exactly are your employment options?
Acute care and hospitals
Working directly with doctors and nurses, you will provide high quality clinical services to patients and their families or carers to optimise health outcomes. You will also be responsible for undertaking designated departmental and administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery.
Rehabilitation centres
Directly supporting health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, you’ll support patients on an individual and group basis in their rehabilitation. This will include supporting physiotherapy sessions, assisting with administrative tasks and supporting in and out patient activities.
Aged care facilities
Supporting the aged care team, you’ll work closely with patients to ensure they’re well cared for, taking an active role in their daily activities. Here, you’ll also provide one-on-one assistance to patients and be a direct support to their families.
Schools with special needs students
Supporting teaching staff, you’ll work directly with professionals assisting in the care and education of students with special needs. You will also work closely in collaboration with services within the community to identify and provide early interventions for children and young people who have additional needs or are at risk of disengagement.
Across all industries, your core skills and duties will be applicable. Daily responsibilities will include:
~ Overall management and direction of facility or organisation
~ Assisting in administrative operations; reporting, budget planning and supply/equipment expenditure
~ Developing, implementing and monitoring health care standards and policies for Allied Health and administrative staff
~ Liaising with patients
~ Maintaining a comfortable, supportive environment through multiple practices.
~ Supporting and assisting Allied Health practitioners
In an industry with a 12.4% projected growth rate over the next 5 years, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a multitude of practices, across a wide range of practices.
If you’re interested in studying to be an Allied Health Assistant at Stirling Institute, you can contact us directly at this email address, or contact us here.