Therapy Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

·     A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

·     Access to clinical training and education

·     Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·      Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

·     Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

·     Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

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We are seeking a Therapy assistant to join the Child and Adolescent Therapy Team. This is a permanent part time position working 40 hours per fortnight.

The Child and Adolescent Therapy Team are an MDT that work with children, young people and their families that are affected by disability, across the Taranaki region. The team are based at the Child and Adolescent Community Centre (CACC) but work around the mountain in ECE’s, schools, client homes and community spaces to provide care.

The role of the therapy assistant may include, but is not limited to, supporting care through the preparation and maintenance of environments at CACC, including the care of specialised toys and equipment, collection and delivery of equipment and mobility aids in the community direct therapy programmes with clients and documentation of care given (under the supervision of a therapist) and participation in MDT meetings and client groups as directed by the Therapists. Some administration duties may also be required to support service delivery.

Moū - About you

To be successful in this role you will have experience of or the desire to work with children, young people, and their families to make a difference to outcomes.

You will enjoy working as part of an MDT where everyone has a part to play in service provision.

Due to being a community-based service you will need to be able to travel across the Taranaki region

A good level of literacy and technical skills are essential and the ability to prioritise work and juggle competing demands is advantageous. You need to be a confident driver as collection and delivery of equipment is an important aspect of this role, some equipment is transported by van.

If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Alison Martin on Email: alison.martin@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Sunday 01 October 2023

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed