Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Therapy Assistant

Physiotherapy 

Fixed term (up to Jan 31st 2024), Fulltime (40 hours per week)

 

Whanganui DHB is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

 

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

 

· Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.

· Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.

· Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.

· Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

 

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

 

Are you passionate about your community?

Do you have a passion for working with people to help them reach their rehabilitation goals?

Do you enjoy developing your skills and knowledge base?

Then look at this great opportunity.

 

We are looking for a motivated therapy assistant to join a dynamic and progressive team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants.

 

Therapy assistants are an integral part of the healthcare team. This role is aimed to support therapy clinicians and patients during their rehabilitation journey at Whanganui DHB. You will work across areas from the acute surgical and medical wards, AT&R and ASU rehabilitation ward, outpatient ERAS pre- and post-operation rehabilitation classes, short-term loan department and with a future focus into community rehabilitation and integration with community services. This allows you to gain experience across a wide range of conditions at different stages of rehabilitation, whilst being supported by an integrative multi-disciplinary team.

 

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Our successful candidate will:

• Enjoy working with people to reach their goals
• Be a team player
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have an understanding of other different health professional roles
• Be physically fit and able to lift
• Be motivated to develop your knowledge and skill
• Be culturally sensitive
• Have a current drivers licence

 

This position is ideal for anyone with a passion for people and rehabilitation looking to develop a good foundation in the healthcare sector.

 

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

 

• We offer on-going support and training
• We can mentor you in  a very supportive team
• We provide regular in-services and opportunities for funded internal and external courses to enhance your skills

 

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.  We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

 

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

 

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

 

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

 

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

 

Please click, APPLY NOW to apply for this role, please include a CV and cover letter and review your application to ensure all of your attachments have been succesfully uploaded.

For more information, please review the attached position description and for any further queries about this role please contact Recruitment Coordinator, Kim Craddock via (06)348 8911 or email jobs@wdhb.org.nz 

 

Rā Katinga | Applications close

 

Applications close: 28 March 2023

Vacancy:  03-AHAP-5670

 

Te Whatu Ora -Health New Zealand, Whanganui expects all new staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they commence employment.