Hospice Waikato: Massage Therapist at Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton), Waikato

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Massage Therapist

Part Time, 20 hours 

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Hospice Waikato is an inclusive, supportive and diverse organisation focused on leading the way in the growing specialist field of palliative care. We are committed to providing high quality, patient focused, equitable care, for Waikato people living with a terminal condition and for those who support them.

An opportunity has arisen for a Massage Therapist to join our team on a permanent part time basis. This position provides massage to patients, their families/whanau, carers and the recently bereaved.

To be right for this role and our organisation, you would:

• Be certified in therapeutic massage or have a relevant qualification.

• Be empathetic and have a background in providing relaxation massage.

• Have some experience working with oncology patients and with lymphoedema massage.

Hospice Waikato offers a place which:

• Supports its people emotionally and professionally

• Is committed to being the best in its field

• Develops its people to the highest professional skill level

• Delivers its services with a multidisciplinary focus

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values of Hapori - Community, Akiaki - Advocacy, Whakarangatira - Respect and Aroha – Empathy to apply, and we would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Maaori communities.

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Applications close 27 May and submissions will be reviewed throughout this time. Find out more about Hospice Waikato and a copy of the position description at https://www.hospicewaikato.org.nz/careers.

To discuss any aspects of the position, please contact Vivien Young, Family Services Manager, via vivien.young@hospicewaikato.org.nz.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment health screening (including drug testing) and complete a Ministry of Justice criminal records check, the results of which must be to Hospice Waikato’s satisfaction. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid work visa.