Allied Health Assistant

5 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent full time

opportunity (40 hours per week) in our Inpatient Orthopaedic
Rehabilitation ward.
- 12 hours a week of this role
will be providing clinical care to non weight bearing patients who
are in interim care in ARC facilities while waiting for discharge or
readmission for further rehab.
- You should have a minimum of 5 years proven experience in a
Physiotherapy Orthopaedic Rehabilitation setting.
- Grow your career as you
assist our Physiotherapists in delivering quality treatment and
rehabilitation
- Pay rate for an Allied Health Assistant is in the agreement attached

Mō te
tūnga | About the role
Our
Inpatient Orthopaedic Rehabilitation team are seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant
with previous experience in a hospital inpatient setting to join us at the
Burwood Campus as part of our wider Older Person's Health and Rehabilitation
Service. This is an exciting opportunity to refine your skills as an Allied
Health Assistant and develop your career in healthcare
This
is a permanent full-time (40hr per week) opportunity. The days and hours
required are Monday and Friday, 0800-1630.
The

**Role**: Where you fit in
In

**this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Assisting your

Physiotherapist colleagues in delivering treatment and rehabilitation
plans in a rehabilitation inpatient setting;
- Assisting in monitoring the
clinical care of the patients on the non weight bearing pathway in ARC
facilities
- Advanced competency in
delivering exercise programmes while working independently
- Strong verbal and computer
literacy
- Strong clinical assessment
skills within your scope of practice for a Physiotherapy Assistant
- The setting out of equipment
in preparation for physiotherapy sessions or meetings as required;
- The maintenance and
monitoring of supplies and equipment within the department.Your

**skills will include**:

- You

should hold a suitable rehabilitation or exercise qualification
- A
strong desire to be part of a team and an eagerness to be your best;
- NZ driving licence is
essential and experience in a manual car is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy/ Assistant experience and you have a proven
record in providing clinical care under the supervision of a
Physiotherapist.
- Dedication to continued
learning and striving for the best patient outcomes;
- Strong communication and
interpersonal skills as well as the ability to follow direction;
- Flexibility with the ability
to work in a variety of ward areas with different teams from day to day;
- Previous experience in a
similar therapy assistant role with a good understanding of health is
essential. Mō
mātou | About Us
'Ko
ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting
people at the heart of all we do'
We are
committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our
partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We
believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of
the Canterbury the West Coast community.
The
culture at Canterbury District Health Board, is driven by our ā Mātou

**Uara (Our Value''''s)**:

- Care and respect for others
- Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes
- Te Takohanga i ngā huaNgā hua |

Benefits of working at CDHB
When
you work at the Canterbury District Health Board, 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.
Tono
Only
We
have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at CDHB, there could be a place
for you
Please
visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the
Canterbury District Health Board.
The
Future of the Health Industry
The
who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of
in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large
number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine,
there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be
vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against
the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the
course of your employment.

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