Allied Health Assistant

  • Location:

    Wellington, New Zealand
  • Closes:

    01/09/2024
  • Experience

    Not specified

Allied Health Assistant

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Service:   Older Adults, Rehabilitation and Allied Health services (ORA)

Contract: Permanent, part time (0.7FTE / 28 hours per week)

Salary: $72,074 – $86,719 pro rata, depending on past experience / qualifications

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to support our team of allied health professionals. The role is based on our acute wards with various specialities across Wellington Hospital and involves tasks to support the allied health service and taking on activities delegated by Allied Health Professionals including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Language Therapists and Dietitians. As an Allied Health Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of indiviualised care plans, promoting independence and enhaning the overall wellbeing of our patients.

Under delegation, you’ll be working with patients in the hospital setting, outpatients and, at times, in the patients home. Key responsibilities include assisting allied health professionals to deliver treatment plans and interventions, screening notes, acting as a second pair of hands for patient transfers, support patients with practicing daily living tasks, mobility and exercise programs, assist with equipment provision and adaptation, completing exercise programs, facilitating group classes as well as being responsible for some administration tasks.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, willing to learn, be a great team player and enjoying working with older adults and people with disabilities and passionate about delivering high quality pateint care. You will be well supported by a friendly and experienced team.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

As an Allied Health Assistant you will be part of the Allied Health Whanau which includes Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Social workers, Dieticians and Speech Language therapists with a vast array of experience and expertise. You will work in a high functioning team of 6 Allied Health Assistants providing services to patients admitted to Wellington Hospital.

Moū – About you

The person we are looking for will have the following skills attributes and experience

Knowledge and Experience

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably within a hospital setting
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to work alone with patients under delegation
  • Team working
  • Honesty and reliability

Professional Qualifications

  • National Certificate in Community Support (level 3) Core Competencies or National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (level 3) (Health Assistants – Rehabilitation Assistance or Health Assistance strand) or equivalent (or willingness to complete one of these qualifications)

  • Other

  • Good level of physical fitness
  • Full Driver’s license
  • Proficient with computers

  • E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

    Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

    Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

    To find out more about us click on the following links:

    Capital and Coast

    Hutt Valley

    Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

    Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

    Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

    Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

    By joining together we will succeed

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