Therapy Assistant

1 day ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki Full time

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**

Therapy Assistant - Physiotherapy

**Location**:Taranaki Base Hospital

**Service**:Physiotherapy

**Contract**:Permanent, 0.8 FTE (64 hours/fortnight)

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki (formerly Taranaki District Health Board) is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture view the video on our careers page.

***Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

The Therapy Assistant
- Physiotherapy works mainly in the Inpatient setting to provide assistance to therapist or deliver a programme of intervention under the direction/supervision of the therapist. This may be through execution of an exercise programme or task, or provision of equipment. There are some admin clerical/cleaning components of this role eg online ordering of supplies and cleaning of physiotherapy specific equipment but the role largely involves face to face patient contact

**Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team**

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards as part of Allied Health, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success.

**Moū - About you**

You will need to have:

- A current NZ drivers licence - preferable able to drive a manual vehicle
- The ability to work collaboratively with others to provide integrated rehabilitation to clients with a diverse range of challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
- A strong rehabilitation focus, passion for ongoing learning and development.
- Experience working in health care and a health care assistant qualification preferable

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities

**Why Taranaki?**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

***Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply**

***_Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai_**

**_ By joining together we will succeed_



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