Allied Health Assistant - Burwood Hospital

• Hours - 1.0FTE (40 hours a week)
• Shifts - Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm
• Status - Permanent
• Location - Burwood Hospital
• Salary - Starting from $72,074 to $86,719. Based on the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to join us at Burwood Hospital in our wider Older Person - s Health and Rehabilitation Service.

This role is within an inpatient setting, working with people who have significant medical conditions and require a hospital admission. You will work closely with a team of Occupational Therapists and other Allied Health Assistants and be part of a wider multidisciplinary team. The position involves working under the direction of Occupational Therapists in the smooth running of the service provision and delivery of activities and treatments within the ward setting.

This involves 1:1 patient activities including equipment set up and education, supporting patients with practicing independent activities of daily living such and transferring, personal cares and domestic task. There will be the need follow treatment plans and to support patient in activities in a group

About You

You will bring a strong desire to be part of a team with an eagerness to be your best and be dedicated to continued learning and striving for the best patient outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to follow directions are essential to your success for delivering treatment in a rehabilitation hospital environment. You will also have good basic computer skills. You will need to be able to support the administration of equipment tracking, ordering as well as installation.

Applicants who do not hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Social and Community Services (Level 3), must be open to completing this training as part of their appointment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to follow direction
• A strong desire to be part of a team and an eagerness to be your best
• Dedication to continued learning and striving for the best patient outcomes
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to a fast-paced environment in a time of change
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Ref: PC3491138

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