Allied Health Assistant

Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Permanent, Full Time About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to provide quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We believe in building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care, while striving for excellence through integration and collaboration. About the Role In the role of Allied Health Assistant, you will engage in a variety of tasks supporting our Allied Health and Nursing teams. Your responsibilities will include installing equipment, educating clients on its use, and coaching individuals in activities aimed at enhancing their strength, cognition, and overall function. A significant aspect of this position involves reporting progress back to the team and identifying when clients or their whanau may require additional support. About the Team/Service Location The Advancing Wellness at Home Initiative (AWHI) team provides a range of intervention options for individuals of all ages who meet eligibility criteria. Our goal is to optimize the quality of life and physical and social functioning of patients within the community. We recognize that recovery is often more effective in a home setting, so our primary focus is to assist individuals in regaining or maintaining their independence following a hospital stay. This may include patients who have experienced medical issues, significant injuries, or strokes. Our multidisciplinary team comprises Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Speech Language Therapists, and other Allied Health Assistants. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with all these professionals. While the primary work location is in the Hutt Valley, there may be occasions where you will be required to work from sites within the Capital Coast region. About You As an Allied Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in our team. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, efficient, and possesses strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. You should be capable of interpreting and executing tasks as directed by our health professionals. A commitment to ongoing learning is essential, and you should either hold or be willing to enroll in the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistance Strand. Previous experience in the public health system is preferred, as is familiarity with equipment management, including credentialing with Enable NZ in Service Accreditation, to support optimal delegation by our health care professionals. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to promoting wellness in our communities. Our people are the foundation of our organization, and we are committed to being excellent employers who uphold our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to better understand and serve our community. We prioritize equity in health, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply If you would like to apply for this role, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by June 22. Should you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.