Allied Health Assistant
3 weeks ago
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 Manawatu, 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 our growing team within the Older People's Assessment and Liaison Community Service (OPAL CS).
What is the service?
The OPAL community service complements the existing range of Te Uru Whakamauora (Healthy Aging and Rehabilitation) services provided to older people with a focus on reducing avoidable displacements from home. OPAL CS delivers home-based care for older people with complex age-related physical, social, long-term conditions or mental health needs. This service aims to shift more health care from hospital settings closer to people's homes, and pivotally, incorporate Kaupapa Maori approaches in its service to achieve equitable outcomes for Maori kaumatua. The OPAL CS teams will be co-located in the community of the three key localities of the MidCentral Region: Palmerston North City/Feilding, Horowhenua, and Tararua.
What is the role about?
In this role, you will be working in the community alongside a supportive transdisciplinary team consisting of geriatricians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, NASC, Maori connectors, and allied health assistants. The team will partner with general practices and community providers to identify older people with frailty in the community to provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and deliver therapy services to help them remain independent at home. The team will also be supporting people transitioning home from hospital settings, and your work will be based in various clinical locations, visiting clients in the community, and in associated facilities.
We currently have a .5 position open in the Palmerston North team.
This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can build on a variety of skills. You will be a valued core member of the OPAL CS team, and the tasks of this position are many and varied. You will work under the direction and delegation of registered Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and social workers based in the community.
What are we looking for in applicants?
Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a 'can do' attitude
Experience and ability to work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team, utilising individual and professional skills.
Able to work under pressure and direction
Ability to adapt and flex to trial new ways of working
Have completed or be willing to complete 'Career Force' Health Assistant strand Qualification (level 3).
Strong desire to help clients and whanau achieve their goals
An understanding or willingness to learn about te reo Maori and tikanga Maori
Effective written, oral, and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Strong organisational and time management skills
Basic computer, IT, and clinical documentation skills
A full, current, driver's licence – essential
Hold relevant residency status to work in New Zealand – essential
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment that 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.
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
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral
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