Occupational Therapist - CRESTat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -

Full time permanent 1.0FTE, based at The Princess Margaret Hospital Monday - Friday rosterBring your passion for people and utilise your clinical skills to improve the health outcomes of our communityHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTheCommunity Rehabilitation Enablement Support Team (CREST) is at the forefront ofcommunity-based healthcare, working with clients to optimise safety andindependent functioning in their own homes.

As an Occupational Therapist in CRESTyou will be required to look at clients holistically but focus on the detailsto meet their safety and rehabilitation needs at home. We have a full time position(1.0FTE) opportunity, 40 hours per week for a NZ RegisteredOccupational Therapist.Inthis role, you will be responsible for:Undertaking occupational therapy assessments and developing and implementing intervention and treatment plans in conjunction with the client and whānauManaging and prioritising a busy caseloadCarrying out assessments and treatments plans in a holistic manner with a view to possible referral to other disciplines and support agenciesTroubleshooting barriers to discharge Delegation to kaiāwhina/ AHA to ensure client needs are met in a timely and safe mannerEnsuring timely assessment of patient needs on discharge to ensure optimum support is provided as they return to their homesAbout YouIdeally you will be an Occupational Therapist who is experienced in gerontology and/or rehabilitation, who is excited to work in a patient outcomes environment.Yourskills will include:The ability to hit the ground running with the energy and passion to deliver a high standard of care to patientsFlexibility and adaptability to work as a member of an inter-disciplinary teamEnthusiasm for knowledge sharing across and beyond your disciplineThe ability to establish an early rapport with patients and families, and interact with a wide range of people from varying backgroundsCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthGood clerical, literacy and computer skillsDemonstrated specialty area experience and professional development is preferableAs this is a community position and travel is required, a full NZ Driver's license is essentialRegistration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and an Annual Practicing Certificate is essentialWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and mayproceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert