Diversional Therapist or Allied Health Assistant

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent 1.0 FTE position available

  • Opportunities for continual professional development within Te Whatu Ora
Mō te tūnga - About the Role
We have
an opportunity for an Diversional Therapist or an Allied Health Assistant (Level
3) who is willing to undertake the necessary training to become a Diversional
Therapist, to join us at Burwood Hospital in our wider Older Person - s Health
and Rehabilitation Service.
This
role is within an inpatient setting, working with people who have significant
mental health related conditions and require a hospital admission. You will
work closely with a team of Occupational Therapists and Allied Health
Assistants and be part of a wider multidisciplinary team. The position involves
working under the direction of Occupational Therapists in the smooth running of
the service provision and delivery of activities within the ward setting.
Ko wai koe | About You
You
will bring a strong desire to be part of a team with an eagerness to be your
best and be dedicated to continued learning and striving for the best patient
outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability
to follow directions are essential to your success for delivering treatment in
a rehabilitation hospital environment. You will also have good basic
computer skills.
Applicants
who do not hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Social and Community
Services (Level 4), must be open to completing this training as part of their
suitable appointment.
Mō mātou | About Us

  • Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi
  • Putting people at the heart of all we do
  • Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the daytoday running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey.

We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you
Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.
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