Allied Health Assistant - Home Loan Equipment Store

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health Therapies
• Permanent Part-time, 48 hour’s per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• Join us in supporting healthcare professionals and patients in a dynamic and rewarding environment

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Therapies Assistant to be based in the Home Loan Equipment Store who shares our values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira – Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care.

In this busy role you will be responsible for,

• Customer Service on site
• Working with a range of healthcare professionals
• Cleaning and Maintenance of Equipment
• Deliveries and installation of items into patient’s homes.
• Administration/ Data Management.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are a small dynamic team who manage short term loan equipment resources to enable people to discharge the acute hospital setting or to remain safely in their own homes. Our service is fast paced and no two days are the same; whether you are in the cleaning room, helping clinicians with equipment prescription or problem solving a ramp installation at a patient’s home. You need to be able think on your feet and be flexible enough to change tack in this variable environment.

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About you

Ideally you will have experience in a similar role however more importantly you must demonstrate skills/ experience in the following:

• Be physically fit (manual handling of equipment required - ramps/beds etc.)
• Knowledge of basic health practice
• Confident with technology
• Sound communication and judgement skills
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Colin White via email on Colin.White@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.