Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Christchurch
Hours
- 0.8FTE (32 hours a week)Shifts
- Monday - Friday, with Thursday as RDO 0800- 1630Status
- PermanentLocation
- Christchurch HospitalSalary
- Starting from $72,074 to $86,719.
Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleAllied Health are a diverse group of clinicians who provide a wide range of preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic treatments as well as rehabilitation and enablement care across a patient
- s whole life course.
- Some of the teams in this group are dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech language therapists, and social workers.
We
- re looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant with a
- can-do - attitude to join our Physiotherapy team, working across the acute Christchurch Hospital site.You will bring a strong desire to be part of a team and be dedicated to continued learning and striving for the best patient outcomes.
You will be part of the Medical Specialties and Neurosciences team where you will work in areas such as oncology, haematology, general medicine and nephrology.
You will support the wider team within the Physiotherapy Service.Tasks include:Carrying out treatment plans as delegated by a registered PhysiotherapistCleaning/maintaining equipment and clinical spacesChecking and maintaining consumables and stockDelivering and set up of equipmentSupervision of exercise/activity programmes as delegated by the PhysiotherapistAs working to achieve equity in healthcare is important for how we deliver our Allied Health services, you will be required to incorporate manaakitanga into your practice and use kaupapa Māori concepts when working with patients.
- We will also provide further training and support around this for successful candidates.
- About YouNo graduate qualifications are required.
On the job training will be provided, however previous experience as an Allied Health Assistant is desirable.
A good level of literacy and comprehension and confidence using digital devices is essential.A NZQA Level 3 certificate in health is desirable, however if you have not achieved this you will be supported to work towards this qualification once you are settled into our team.
Strong inter-personal skills and a sound communicatorThe ability to follow direction to assist in the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation plansBasic computer skills essentialKnowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to healthPrevious experience in a similar role with a good understanding of health is essential Tono ināianei
- Apply NowPosition Ref: PC3834427For more information about this role please email
- Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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