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Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Service: Older Adults, Rehabilitation and Allied Health services (ORA)
Contract: Permanent, Full time – hours negotiable
Salary: $51,820 – $62,154 depending on past experience / qualifications
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
We are excited to offer the opportunity to grow our acute inpatient allied health team. We have recently received additional funding to develop depth and quality in our service and we are looking for two Allied Health Assistants to join our team.
The role is based on our acute wards with various specialities across Wellington Hospital and involves tasks to support the allied health service and taking on activities delegated by Allied Health Professionals including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Language Therapists and Dietitians.
Under delegation, you’ll be working with patients in the hospital setting, outpatients and, at times, in the patients home. In the ward setting, you will support patients in their recovery to get back to daily activities and routines. You will provide support to Allied Health Professionals to carry out delegated tasks such as screening notes, acting as a second pair of hands for patient transfers, practicing daily living tasks with patients, issuing equipment, completing exercise programs, facilitating group classes as well as being responsible for some administration tasks.
The ideal candidate will be willing to learn, be a great team player and enjoying working with older adults and people with disabilities. You will be well supported by a friendly and experienced team.
Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team
As an Allied Health Assistant you will be part of the Allied Health Whanau which includes Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Social workers, Dieticians and Speech Language therapists. You will work in a team of 7 Allied Health Assistants providing services to patients admitted to Wellington Hospital.
Moū – About you
The person we are looking for will have the following skills attributes and experience
Knowledge and Experience:
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably within a hospital setting
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work alone with patients under delegation
- Team working
- Honesty and reliability
Professional Qualifications:
- Holder of National Certificate in Community Support (level 3) Core Competencies or National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (level 3) (Health Assistants – Rehabilitation Assistance or Health Assistance strand) or equivalent (or willingness to complete one of these qualifications.)
Other:
- Good level of physical fitness
- Full Driver’s license
- Proficient with computers
E pā ana ki a ta’tou – About us
Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capital and Coast DHB
Hutt Valley DHB
Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed
