Physiotherapy Assistant - Burwood Hospital Inpatient Neuro Rehab at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant with previous experience in a hospital inpatient setting to join us at the Burwood Campus as part of our wider Older Person - s Health and Rehabilitation Service. This is an exciting opportunity to refine your skills as an Allied Health Assistant and develop your career in healthcare! Your main area of work will be in the inpatient neurology unit treating patients who are largely under 65 with neurological conditions.

This is a part time (35hr per week) opportunity. The days and hours required are Monday - Friday, 0830-1600.

Salary - $51,820 - $62,154. Based off the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement.

Ko wai koe | About You;

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting your Physiotherapist colleagues in delivering treatment and rehabilitation plans in a rehab hospital setting;
• The setting out of equipment in preparation for physiotherapy sessions or meetings as required;
• The maintenance and monitoring of supplies and equipment within the department.
• Assisting with Hydrotherapy programmes for patients
• Facilitating group exercise sessions

Your skills will include:

• A strong desire to be part of a team and an eagerness to be your best;
• Dedication to continued learning and striving for the best patient outcomes;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to follow direction;
• Flexibility with the ability to work in a variety of ward areas with different teams from day to day;
• Previous experience in a similar therapy assistant role with a good understanding of health is essential. 

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury the West Coast community.

The culture at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at CDHB

When you work at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. Or contact the Recruitment Partner, Nila Gopal via email: Nila.Gopal@cdhb.health.nz

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within our organisation.

The Future of the Health Industry

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19.  It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.