Therapy Assistant
Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service Allied Health Assistant – Fulltime 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) Permanent· Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service (EDARS) Waitematā – based at Waitakere Hospital· Be part of an enthusiastic interdisciplinary team providing intensive rehabilitation to adults in their homes· Make a positive difference in your client’s lives!Health 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 RoleWe currently have a permanent fulltime (1.0FTE) Allied Health Assistant position available within the Early Discharge and Rehabilitation Service.
EDARS serves the whole of the Waitematā community including North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney. This exciting service focuses on providing rehabilitation to adults within Waitematā and is committed to providing the best care for everyone.This role involves working in interdisciplinary team, supporting and assisting Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Therapists, a Dietitian, a Social Worker, a Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Nurse.You will be carrying out prescribed rehabilitation programmes with patients, in their homes or in the outpatient gym, under the guidance of the inter-disciplinary team. These programmes will be individual to the patient and will be focused on the patient’s goals.
These programmes may include supporting patients with exercises or activities to improve their day to day function, independence and communication. Some of the things you may support a patient to do are to make their lunch by themselves again, do balance and strength exercises, catch the bus to their local shops or have a supported conversation on the phone; to name a few!We are seeking a dedicated, honest, hard-working and reliable individual who has previous experience within a healthcare environment and working as part of a team.
You must have excellent communication skills, strong time management and be proactive in your approach. You also require a current full NZ Driver’s License.About the Team/Service/ LocationEDARS is an interdisciplinary team providing intensive rehabilitation for people in their homes following an acute medical event and hospital admission, such as a Stroke, amputation or people needing reconditioning following a medical illness.We work with adults of all ages, providing goal-based rehabilitation 3-5 times per week depending on the patients’ needs.For more information on living and working in Auckland click hereAbout youAs an EDARS Allied Health Assistant you require:Previous experience working in health - preferably in rehabilitationA full drivers licensePlease click here for position descriptionWorking 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 25/5/2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact:Jennifer Hewson, EDARS Clinical Team Leader, Jennifer.Hewson@waitematadhb.govt.nzorJulia Gundy Allied Health Team Manager, Julia.gundy@waitematadhb.govt.nzFor recruitment specific questions please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant: Nisha.Karipoth@waitematadhb.govt.nzJob reference:We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.