Physiotherapy Assistant | Stroke Rehab | Burwood Health Campus at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, ChristchurchChristchurch - Burwood Health Campus - Stroke Rehabilitation Unit1 FTE - 40 hours per week working Monday to Friday 0800-1630Health 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 are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role The Physiotherapy department delivers quality, patient-focused services across all specialty areas on the Burwood Hospital Campus.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Physiotherapy Assistant with a can-do attitude to join our busy Physiotherapy team in Older Persons Health.
This is an exciting opportunity to refine your skills as a Physiotherapy Assistant and develop your career in healthcare!
The position will be based in our Stroke Rehabilitation ward, DG.
This is a fast-paced environment working with a team of 3 Physiotherapists and 1 Physiotherapy assistant.
Most care is delivered in a purpose-built gymnasium carrying out treatment plans and supervising exercise programmes as delegated by the Physiotherapist.
Salary - $72,074 to $86,719 - Based on the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement.
Tasks will include: Departmental duties such as cleaning/maintaining equipment and clinical spaces, checking and maintaining consumables and stock.Delivering and setting up equipment across the hospital.Supervision of exercise programmes in the inpatient setting including group work.Assisting with the provision and supervision of Hydrotherapy programmes.Assisting the Physiotherapist with the delivery of one-to-one rehabilitation treatment.About You Strong inter-personal skills and a sound communicator.The ability to follow direction to assist in the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation plans across Older Persons Health and outpatient settings.Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to health.Previous experience in a similar role with a good understanding of health.
A qualification in any health field would be an advantage.Knowledge of safe manual handling processes.Full NZ driver's licence essential with the ability to drive a manual car.Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the weaving of wellnesses.
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It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
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Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.'
All applications must be submitted through our online careers.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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