Allied Health Assistant

Job Description - Allied Health Assistant (WAI28596)Job NumberWAI28596Where you'll be working: Waikato HospitalThe details: Permanent part-time – 32 hours per week, shifts cover working every second Saturday and Sunday.About the role:We have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to come and join the Waikato District, working at Waikato Hospital. This position provides support to both the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team. The role will involve supervising patients to go through their exercise programme as prescribed by a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist. You will also be helping patients to regain their independence with activities of daily living following medical illness/surgery, ordering of equipment such as walking aids and ADL equipment, and educating patients on its use, and assisting occupational therapists and physiotherapists with patient manual handling.Minimum Requirements:A positive and flexible attitudeAn ability to work as part of a teamGood verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsSkills in technologyExcellent time management skills and an ability to flex and adapt depending on work demandsAn awareness of other culturesA current full NZ driver's licenceHow to Apply:Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 12 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Name of Recruiter at ****** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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