Physiotherapy Assistant Stroke Rehab Burwood Health Campus

1 day ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Christchurch - Burwood Health Campus - Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
- 1 FTE - 40 hours per week working Monday to Friday 0800-1630
- Permanent fulltime

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

The Physiotherapy department delivers quality, patient focused services across all specialty areas on the Burwood Hospital Campus. We - re looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant with a - can-do - attitude to join our busy Physiotherapy team in Older Persons Health. This is an exciting opportunity to refine your skills as a Physiotherapy Assistant and develop your career in healthcare The position will be based in our Stroke Rehabilitation ward, DG. This is a fast paced environment working with a team of 3 Physiotherapists and 1 Physiotherapy assistant. Most care is delivered in a purpose built gymnasium carrying out treatment plans and supervising exercise programmes as delegated by the Physiotherapist.

Salary - $72,074 to $86, 719 - Based off the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement

Tasks will include:

- Departmental duties such as cleaning/maintaining equipment and clinical spaces, checking and maintaining consumables and stock
- Delivering and set up of equipment across the hospital
- Supervision of exercise programmes in the inpatient setting including group work
- Assist with the provision and supervision of Hydrotherapy programmes
- Assist the Physiotherapist with the delivery of one to one rehabilitation treatment

**About you**
- Strong inter-personal skills and a sound communicator
- The ability to follow direction to assist in the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation plans across Older Persons Health and outpatient settings
- Basic computer skills essential
- Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to health
- Previous experience in a similar role with a good understanding of health. A qualification in any health field would be an advantage.
- knowledge of safe manual handling processes
- Full NZ drivers licence essential with the ability to drive a manual car.

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. 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 are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
- Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion_

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