Allied Health Assistant

4 days ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Our Organisation**
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

We are looking for an experienced Allied Health Assistant to join us within the Post-Acute Community Rehabilitation Service (PACR) team.

**About the service**:
The Post-Acute Community Rehabilitation Service (PACR) is a collective of services primarily dedicated to supporting clients immediately post their acute care episode.

**What is the role about?**

You will be required to work under the direction of registered Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and Speech Language Therapists providing clinical support and assistance to the stroke rehabilitation team when required.

The tasks of these positions are many and varied and include undertaking occupational therapy and physiotherapy and speech interventions with clients under their direction in the community.

**Successful applicants will**:

- Be enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a ‘can do' attitude
- Have experience and ability to work effectively within a team and under direction of an Allied Health Professional
- Have the ability to adapt and flexible to trial new ways of working
- Have a strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
- Be sensitive to cultural differences and committed to the Treaty of Waitangi with a willingness to learn about te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
- Have effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
- Have strong organisational and time management skills
- Have basic computer, IT and clinical documentation skills
- Have completed or be willing to complete ‘Career Force' Health Assistant strand Qualification (level 3)
- Have experience working with adults in rehabilitation and community settings
- Have a full, current, driver's licence is essential
- Have relevant residency status to work in New Zealand is essential.

**Come and join us**

Employing 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. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

**Benefits**
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

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