Have you considered a career in Allied Health? One of the key considerations is what this particular career path might look like on a day-to-day basis.
One of the biggest draws for working as an Allied Health Assistant - other than the varied nature of the work - is the opportunity to work with a range of clients and a diverse scope of work, but it’s also important to know what you’re getting into on a daily basis.
As an Allied Health Assistant, you’ll have a basic knowledge of medical terms and the skills associated, which means you’re able to work with physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists and social workers to name a few.
An Allied Health Assistant’s day will begin by liaising with their team and determining the schedule for the day; who they’re working with, which issues they’ll be faced with and the scope of their client work. Due to the varied nature of their work, it’s crucial that Allied Health Assistants have strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
Their 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
One of the many benefits of working in Allied Health is that you aren’t limited to certain job opportunities and locations. This kind of flexibility means that you’re able to pursue various career pathways and follow your unique interests within the Allied Health space.
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.