Community Allied Health Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Tasman Community

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kaiāwhina/Kaiātawhai 

• Passion for community health delivery & the wellbeing of our population.
• Great team player.
• Current full drivers - licence is essential.
• Up to full time position, with a minimum of 40 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE).

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki ēnei mahi (About these positions)

The purpose of this role is to support Community Allied Health Services, working in people - s homes to promote rehabilitation and health. Key elements of this role will include: 

• assisting allied health professionals to deliver rehabilitation programmes within people - s homes.
• sourcing, delivering and set up of equipment to promote health, wellbeing and maintaining independence.
• plus, other tasks delegated by registered Allied Health professionals. 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will be flexible, an excellent communicator, a team player and have a good sense of humour. You will be committed to the principles of the Te Tiriti of Waitangi and achieving equity. This is a diverse role, and you will need the ability to think on your feet.

On the job training, supervision and support will be provided. 

We welcome applications from people with an interest in community work and health care provision.

Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori, and we recruit for cultural competence.

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.

Qualifications

It - s essential that you have Year 11 - NCEA Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) and a current full driver - s licence.

The NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be completed within 2 years of commencement. 

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora is the main health service provider for New Zealand - s Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions, serving nearly 156,000 people across two main hospitals, public health and a range of community services. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

Keen to apply now, it - s easy. Please click apply now and fill in our online application form. 

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274. Alternatively, for role specific information please contact Diane Scott - Team Leader for Community Allied Health Services via diane.scott@nmdhb.govt.nz 

Applications close: Wednesday 13th December (unless filled prior)