Allied Health Assistant - Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Department - Bay of Islands Hospital, Te Tai Tokerau Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week Be part of a supportive team environment Full training and ongoing support will be provided 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 As an Allied Health Assistant, you will provide efficient, high quality client interventions, as delegated by the allied health practitioner(s) in the provision of allied health services including exercises, equipment sizing and fitting and performing measurement tests. Services will be delivered in a variety of locations including inpatients, outpatients, and community. In addition, the role will provide support to the allied health teams in the effective management of resources and equipment. Along with an interesting wide variety of work to keep you engaged, you will work alongside a supportive and tight knit team with the opportunity to gain further knowledge and skills within the team as well as other staff members in the wider service. We have a strong commitment to regular supervision and provide you with multiple professional development opportunities to advance your career. For more information on living and working in Northland, click here About you Good literacy and numeracy skills to School Certificate or National Certificate of Education level Experience/skill in working with patients/customers Computer literate including knowledge of excel spreadsheets and stock management An understanding of physical disability Ability to show initiative and a can-do attitude Whilst not essential, candidates that have full secondary schooling, C.P.R/First Aid training, or experience working with people within Health Services are desired 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. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: BAY03959 Location: North Island - Northland - Bay of Islands Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Therapy Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr