A job within the Allied Health sector can come in many different forms.
It’s a combination of health care professionals, assistants and support workers who offer and provide a valuable service across a wide healthcare industry.
If you’re looking at becoming an Allied Health assistant, you’ve come to the right place. Did you know there are approximately 195,000 Allied Health professionals within Australia who work alongside doctors and nurses to provide them with optimum healthcare for their patients?
But what exactly does an Allied Health Assistant do?
A qualified Allied Health Assistant has a basic knowledge of medical terms and skills to assist with patient health care programing, treatment plans and therapeutic support. Communication within this role is KEY. It is crucial to be able to communicate between patients and professionals.
A day in the life of an Allied Health Assistant may include:
Liaising with patients.
Supporting and helping Allied Health practitioners with day-to-day tasks.
Developing, implementing and keeping a close watch on health care standards and policies for Allied Health and administrative staff.
Updating and recovering patient notes to create exercise/treatment plans - written and verbal.
Producing reports, budgeting and ordering supplies for the respected organisation.
Overall management and direction of organisation or facility.
Where can an Allied Health Assistant work?
Usually based within clinics or physicians offices, the opportunities for Allied Health Assistants are almost unlimited due to the high demand. It may be a general position, therefore working for a large group of Allied Health professionals, or a specific occupational group, depending on your choice of workplace employment.
Becoming an Allied Health worker has its many rewards. It is also a strong pathway for other medical professions such as physical therapists, speech pathology, radiographer, occupational therapist and so many more opportunities. This is such a rewarding career choice, one where no single day looks the same.
To learn more about a career in Allied Health Assistance, click HERE.