Occupational Therapy Assistantat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral79,039 - 88,719
Permanent, part time (24 hours a week)Benefits An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHealth 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 RoleIn this role you will be supporting the work of the Occupational Therapist working on the Older Adult Mental Health Service ward assisting in their recovery and supporting them to transition home from the hospital.You will be part of the team working to support the recovery of those following a period of illness and supporting people to transition home from the hospital to the community.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will be undertaking occupational therapy interventions with clients under direction and delegation from an Occupational Therapist. You will complete documentation, provide support around the interventions and the Occupational therapy program with patients on the ward.Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist you will support clients to complete activities of daily living tasks with clients as part of their recovery program, participate in running group activities and complete administrative duties.
Excellent remuneration is available.About the Team/ServiceEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain
- biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.
- the perfect blend of rural and city living.About the LocationManawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
- beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.
We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes- Massey University and the International Pacific College.For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click hereAbout youAs an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will be:Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a ‘can do' attitudeAble to work under pressure and direction with the ability to adapt to new ways of workingEffective in written, oral and computer skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultureQualified with a minimum of Career Force Level 3 Health and Wellbeing/Assistant strand or equivalent qualificationHave experience in working with older adults with mental illnessDisplaying a strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goalsWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mary Culver, Clinical Coordinator, Occupational Therapy (Email: mary.culver@midcentraldhb.govt.nz)We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.