Allied Health Assistant | Greymouth

• Te Nikau Hospital Allied Health Hub, Greymouth, West Coast
• 2 positions available – 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) and 0.65 (26 hours per week) – please indicate on your Cover Letter which position you are interested in.
• Permanent part- time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

The Allied Health Assistant/Kaiāwhina is responsible for providing support to the Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini Allied Health Service in delivering effective, efficient and quality patient focused therapeutic care within the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Experience for this role is not essential, however you should be committed to completing your Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) within 24 months of starting.

Specifically, the role is responsible for

• Provision of delegated supervision of individual or group exercise programmes / activities for patients of all ages.
• Provision of a level of service that supports patients to attain a maximum level of independence in their own environment.
• Effective liaison with delegating Registered Health Professionals (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietetics, Speech Language Therapy) and all other relevant Health Professionals, outside Agencies and others involved in the care of the patients.
• Provision of appropriate education Whanau / Families, Carers and Guardians of these patients as required, including the safe and correct use of equipment.
• Commitment to flexible & friendly customer service and patient advocacy.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our West Coast Allied Health Team includes Allied Health Assistants/Kaiāwhina, Dietetics, Music Therapy, National Travel Assistance Coordination, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Language Therapy. We are based out of Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika and deliver assessment and intervention within inpatient, outpatient and community settings covering the West Coast from Karamea to Haast.

About you

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Eligibility / work visa to work in NZ.
• NCEA level 1-2 or equivalent (required passes in English and Math)
• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) (or to be completed within 24 months of commencement)
• Intermediate user in Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• A current full NZ drivers’ licence
• Excellent communication – listening, verbal and written
• Proven ability maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and Allied Health service development

Desirable:

• Experience working within the New Zealand Health system
• Experience working in rural community
• Experience working in an Interdisciplinary team
• Experience in customer care / service
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards

Join our team today and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and clients!

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected].

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.