Allied Health Assistant

2 weeks ago

Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
- Occupational Therapy
- Permanent, 20 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

We are looking for a motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Team at Whanganui Hospital. Allied Health Assistants are an integral part of the healthcare team. These roles are aimed to support our Occupational Therapists, when working alongside patients and whanau/family during their journey at Whanganui DHB.

This role will be predominantly based on Medical or Surgical ward depending on the skills of the applicant. You will be under the daily direction of the ward Occupational Therapist and report to the Clinical Manager of Occupational Therapy. You will also work closely alongside Physiotherapists and their Allied Health Assistants. The role will involve some interviewing and information gathering from clients, issuing basic equipment, liaison with ACC as required, handling and mobilisation of patients as directed, administrative work and assisting the Occupational Therapist as required.

This allows you to work with a wide range of people across their health journey with varying determinants of health and wellbeing. You will be supported by an integrated multi-disciplinary team.

You will be located on the Whanganui Campus. Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui click here

**About you**
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
- Demonstrate initiative and reliability
- Have computer skills and be able to competently use basic computer systems required by the hospital.
- Have experience or demonstrate potential for working in a hospital/healthcare setting
- Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
- Physically fit and able to lift (as per patient handling guidelines)
- Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
- Hold a Full New Zealand Driver's License
- Enjoy working alongside other MDT members with a transdisciplinary team approach.
- Able to build strong relationships with the clients and whanau and community networks.
- Be flexible and willing to learn.
- Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
- Cultural sensitivity

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