Allied Health Assistant
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
Other
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:
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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