Occupational Therapy Assistant

5 days ago


Porirua, New Zealand ABI Rehabilitation NZ Full time

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (6 months)
- Leading Brain Injury Rehabilitation Provider
- Kenepuru (Porirua) Location - Wellington
- Dynamic Rehabilitation Team

ABI Rehabilitation is the specialist provider of intensive adult in-patient brain injury rehabilitation for 85% of the population of New Zealand, serving 15 of the 20 DHBs. We have attained accreditation with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International - an international gold standard for person-centred, quality rehabilitation.

Our Wellington Intensive/Inpatient service has an opportunity for a fixed-term (6 months) Occupational Therapy Assistant (AHA-OTA) position, working in neuro-rehabilitation with an adult population. You will be joining a dynamic, skilled, and supportive team of allied health professionals and nursing team.

This role will provide assistance to our occupational therapy team - within a wider inter-discpilinary team (IDT) - to successfully implement rehabilitation goals of our clients with acquired brain injury from the post-acute phase through to community re-integration.

You will be under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Team.
- will complete functional cognitive rehabilitation activities with clients,
- must be physically able to meet the demands of manual handling,
- demonstrate ability to relate well to people (1:1 and in groups),
- have good organisational and time management skills, and
- work well as part of a team

A driver's license is essential and experience working in a similar rehabilitation field would be preferred.

We can offer you excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive team environment. Regular supervision and in-service training will be provided.

For further inquiries and/or more information, please contact:
Amado Torres - Rehabilitation Services Manager

Main: (04) 237 0128 Mobile: 027 236 3134



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