Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Permanent, part time (24 hours a week)
Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
In this role you will be supporting the work of the Occupational Therapist working on the Older Adult Mental Health Service ward assisting in their recovery and supporting them to transition home from the hospital.
You will be part of the team working to support the recovery of those following a period of illness and supporting people to transition home from the hospital to the community.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will be undertaking occupational therapy interventions with clients under direction and delegation from an Occupational Therapist. You will complete documentation, provide support around the interventions and the Occupational therapy program with patients on the ward. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist you will support clients to complete activities of daily living tasks with clients as part of their recovery program, participate in running group activities and complete administrative duties. Excellent remuneration is available.
About the Team/Service
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
About the Location
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here
About you
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will be:
- Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a ‘can do' attitude
- Able to work under pressure and direction with the ability to adapt to new ways of working
- Effective in written, oral and computer skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and culture
- Qualified with a minimum of Career Force Level 3 Health and Wellbeing/Assistant strand or equivalent qualification
- Have experience in working with older adults with mental illness
- Displaying a strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mary Culver, Clinical Coordinator, Occupational Therapy (Email: mary.culver@midcentraldhb.govt.nz)
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.