Dunedin
We are a dynamic community interdisciplinary team within Older People’s Health based at Dunedin Hospital. You’ll work alongside other senior physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehab assistants and wider team members in planning and providing patient centred rehabilitation to our community in their own homes. You will work closely with our acute colleagues and have opportunities to work across the continuum of care by in-reaching into the hospital.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to work as an integral member of our community rehabilitation team. We are seeking a motivated and personable individual to provide therapy input and support for patients across a range of settings. This will include working with people in hospital, residential care and their own homes. You’ll work closely with clients and their whānau, assisting occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Nursing, Speech and language therapists and social workers with interventions and rehabilitation plans to help older people and people with complex disabilities to regain independence and help them stay in their own homes for longer.
We have positions available and are looking for a proactive energetic individua(s)l with experience working with people from all ages and walks of life, who enjoy a team environment and are willing to learn new skills. We take pride in supporting our staff to grow and provide a range of learning opportunities.
See position description.
Mōu ake | About you
You will be a proactive, energetic individual who has experience working with people.
You Will Also Need To Demonstrate The Following
If you enjoy a team environment and are looking for your next exciting career move, we would love to hear from you. We take pride in supporting our staff to grow and provide a range of learning opportunities.
Please provide as part of your application a CV and cover letter.
Painga | Benefits
Mō mātou | About us
Te Whatu Ora – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whānui |Salary range
This role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($59,035 p.a) and Step 5 ($85,992 p.a pro-rata)
Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: Friday 3rd November 2023
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, [email protected]
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand – Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
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