Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust – Burnside, South Island
Are you interested in working with clients to achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life after a brain injury? We have an exciting opportunity for a Rehab Coach to join our Rehabilitation team.
With recent growth in our community services, we have a number of permanent positions in our Rehab Coaching team. You will support clients/kiritaki to achieve their goals and maintain their independence in daily life by supporting them to undertake age-appropriate activities in the community.
A day in the life of a Rehab Coach varies from day to day, but may include supporting clients/kiritaki to:
Carry out a gym or pool programme
Meal prep for the week, and set a budget for their weekly groceries
Find volunteering opportunities or groups in their local area
Participate in our in-house Reconnect Groups
Cook a meal for themselves and their family
Explore new activities related to their interests in their local community
Set a daily routine and use strategies such as planners and schedules to carry out their routine
Learn a new skill
Our Rehab Coaches work both 1:1 with clients/kiritaki in the community, as well as in a group setting with other clients and Rehab Coaches. You will work closely with the client, their whanau and other team members such as Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Our team work Monday to Friday within business hours, so no shift or weekend work is required.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha/What you will get in return
Competitive remuneration between $23.35 and $31.93 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications
Flexible working conditions
The opportunity to further develop your skills within a rehabilitation setting
Monthly supervision from an Allied Health Professional, and monthly peer supervision with your Rehab Coach peers
Monthly professional development and training with the option to access specific training courses
Support to explore further study and learning
Gym membership at corporate rates
On road parking close by
The Trust is a member of the Safe Spaces Alliance and is Carewise accredited
Ko wai koe/About You
Have a qualification in NZQA Level 4 in Brain Injury, Level 4 Health and Wellbeing or equivalent
Have a full valid driver licence and the ability to drive a van
Have experience working with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or as a Support Worker
Able to work as part of the team as well as independently
Able to communicate effectively- both written and spoken
Be able to work with a range of clients on their individual goals. This will include clients with challenging behaviours, physical conditions and complex social backgrounds.
Be able to maximise independence of our clients whilst encouraging choice, initiation and participation in activity
Have the ability to demonstrate efficient time management and be part of a team
Previous experience working in a rehabilitation setting would be an advantage
We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life after a brain injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services, delivered when and where they're needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary teamwork with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.
If you are interested in this opportunity we would love to hear from you.
To view the position description go to lfbitcareers.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies
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