Allied Health Assistant / Kaiawhina - Crest

Start Date - As soon as possibleHours - 0.5FTE - 1.0FTE

• hours a week) - Please state in your cover letter the hours you are seekingShifts - Monday to FridayStatus - Permanent, part and full timeLocation - The Princess Margaret Hospital, ChristchurchSalary - Starting from $72,074.

Based on the PSA Allied, PublicHealth and Technical collective agreement.Note - Full drivers license is essential

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you lookingfor an exciting and rewarding career in Allied Health?

We are looking for multiple Allied Health Assistants / Kaiawhina (AHA) to join our growing team!

You will work closely alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapistsdelivering the best support and care to our patients.

You will bring astrong desire to be part of a team, dedicated to continued learning andbuilding and maintaining strong relationships.Community Rehabilitation Enablement & Support Team (CREST) helps clients intheirsafety and rehabilitation needs.

CREST delivers a short, sharpservice up to six weeks, focusing on helping people return home from hospitaland supporting clients to remain well at home with rehabilitation and treatmentand support services.

The primary function of these roles will be enabling same day discharge, this will include transporting clients post discharge, ensuring they are able to access pharmacies, equipment and shopping as required to ensure patients are set up for success in their recovery.

Tasks willinclude :

Supporting patient's rehabilitation and treatment

Carrying out treatment plans as delegated by aregistered Allied Health Therapist

Delivering and set up of equipment

Transportation of patients and supporting their discharge needs

Supervision of exercise / activity programmes asdelegated by the Allied Health TherapistObtaining and maintaining clinical notes as requestedby the Allied Health Therapist

Helping other departments if required

About You

We are seeking enthusiastic AHA's with a 'can do' attitude to join our team in these permanent roles.

Whilst no graduate qualifications are required and on the job training will be provided, previous experience as an Allied Health Assistant, particularly within in a community setting is desirable.

A good level of literacy and comprehension and confidence using digital devices is essential.

A NZQA Level 3 certificate in health is desirable, however if you have not achieved this you will be supported to work towards this qualification once you are settled into our team.

Successful applicants will also demonstrate :

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

The ability to follow direction to assist in the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation plans

Willingness to learn and upskill

Focus on being a team player, with a 'can do' attitude

Strong organisational & time management skills

Basic computer skills are essential

A full NZ drivers licence is essential

Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance to health

A NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing is desirable

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.'

Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.

If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at

Position Ref : PC

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Non-clinical - Health & Clinical Support Workers - Health & Clinical Support Workers

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