Allied Health Assistant - Wahi Tautoko | Hillmorton Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 2x Permanent, full-time opportunities 
• Level 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate desired. 
  

Mō te tūnga - About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an allied health assistant to support the opening of, and to provide ongoing support into Wāhi Tautoko (previously Tupuna). - Wāhi Tautoko is part of the Adult Inpatient Group (AIG) which encompasses four acute inpatient units (Te Awakura) and two extended treatment units.  

This role will be based in Wahi Tautoko, a 10 bedded unit, that will support Tāngata whaiora between the ages of 18 - 65 who require extended assessment or treatment following an admission to the acute inpatient service prior to discharge. -  

The goals of this multi-disciplinary staffed service are: -  

• Provision of a safe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment and rehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute service -  
• Teaching skills to help support illness management and to support consumers to live the life they want to live -  
• Support development of structure and meaningful routines -  
• Support safe discharge into a community setting -  
  

This role will find you working under the direction and delegation of the allied health staff as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.  You will be involved in a range of activities including supporting the therapeutic activity programme in both group and individual sessions.  You will be involved in assisting the allied health staff with a variety of tasks that support consumer discharge, community integration and that promotes a positive consumer experience while on the ward.  There will be some activity group facilitation involved so experience in this area would be beneficial. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako |Skills and Experience -  

• Level 3 and 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate desired or willing to work towards 
• A full driver's license is required  
• Fantastic organisation skills and the ability to learn quickly 
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with people from all walks of life 
• A kind and compassionate nature 
• A strong work ethic is an integral part of this role 
• Confidence in supporting consumers to engage in activity  
• Good knowledge and support for the integration of Tikanga Maori within an inpatient setting. -
  

Mō mātou - - About us 

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system. 

Here in Canterbury | Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. 

Tono ināianei - Apply Now 

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. 

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. 

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined. 

Position Ref: PC3169300
For more information about this role please email  - nila.gopal@tewhatuora.govt.nz