Physiotherapy Assistant

• Start Date - immediate
• Shifts - Tues- Friday 0800-1400
• Status - permanent, part time
• Location - Burwood Hospital
• Salary - Starting at $72,074 -$79,039 based on skills and experience as per 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

The Physiotherapy department delivers quality, patient focused services across all specialty areas on the Burwood Hospital Campus. We - re looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant with a - can-do - attitude to join our busy Physiotherapy team in Older Persons Health. This is an exciting opportunity to refine your skills as a Physiotherapy Assistant and develop your career in healthcare! The position will be based in our Surgical Orthopaedic Ward ,GG.

This is a fast paced environment working with a team of Physiotherapists and 1 other Physiotherapy assistant. You will be carrying out treatment plans and supervising exercise programmes as delegated by the Physiotherapist. You will also help facilitate and assess for safe discharge planning.

Tasks will include:

• Departmental duties such as cleaning/maintaining equipment and clinical spaces, checking and maintaining consumables and stock
• Delivering and set up of equipment across the hospital
• Supervision of exercise programmes in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assist with the provision and supervision of Hydrotherapy programmes
• Assist the Physiotherapist with the delivery of one to one rehabilitation treatment

About you

• Strong inter-personal skills and a sound communicator
• The ability to follow direction to assist in the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation plans across Older Persons Health and outpatient settings
• Basic computer skills essential
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to health
• Previous experience in a similar role with a good understanding of health is a requirement, A qualification in any health field would be an advantage
• Knowledge of safe manual handling processes
• Full NZ drivers licence essential with the ability to drive a manual car

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.

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 before 11:59pm on Friday 28th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

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