Rehabilitation Assistant

7 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand South Canterbury District Health Board Full time

Rehabilitation Assistant (Fixed Term to cover short term)Physiotherapy DepartmentFixed Term to cover short term need.
Up to full-time (1 FTE)Monday – Friday, 8am– 4:30pm Thursdays 11:00 – 19:30Hospital/Community basedHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleWe are seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to work primarily within our Physiotherapy team.
The role will be supporting and facilitating the work of the registered staff to provide physiotherapy services to support patients and clients to regain daily activities and routines.
Service delivery is across community, inpatient, and outpatient services and includes work that is focused on the critical care unit.About YouThis role will suit someone with an interest in movement and activity who is keen to utilize these skills to empower individuals to achieve their best health outcomes.
This is an opportunity to work in a professional physiotherapy environment.The ideal candidate would have:Current New Zealand training certificate in patient care or relevant experienceMay have a relevant qualification and/or be willing to undertake Level 3 Rehab Assistant trainingExcellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to motivate and educate people on the benefits of engaging in a therapy programExperience as an exercise physiologist or similar would be idealWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.Please note, this is a fixed-term role for short-term cover.
Advert closes: 23 March 2025Job no: CNAL5138561Location: Primary and Community Services, Talbot Park Hospital, Timaru Hospital
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