Allied Health Assistant

Where you'll be working: Tokoroa Hospital
The details: Permanent part-time 32 hours per fortnight
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to work as an integral member of the team. You will be working with patients, their whanau and staff in a community setting to carry out tasks under the delegation of Allied Health staff.
The work involves tasks such as:
Supervising patients to go through their exercise/therapy programme as prescribed by a qualified physiotherapist.
Helping patients to regain their independence with activities of daily living following medical illness/surgery.
Cleaning, issuing, restocking/ordering of equipment such as walking aids and exercise equipment.
Perform administrative tasks to support the running of the service.
Orientation and on the job training will be provided.
About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
A positive and flexible attitude
The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Very good written communication and interpersonal skills
Basic/advanced computer and administration skills
Have the ability to prioritise work tasks
Full NZ drivers licence
Previous experience working in healthcare is desirable
How to Apply
To apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24 November 2024 .

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