Allied Health Assistant - Te Whare Manaaki

Allied Health Assistant – Te Whare Manaaki Start Date – As soon as possible Hours – 0.5FTE, 20 hours a week (some flexibility available) Status – Part-time Location – Hillmorton Hospital Salary – Based on the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement 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 Te Whare Manaaki is a Medium Secure Forensic Unit, whichprovides specialist care for people who, as a result of a mental illness, haveseriously offended or are assessed as being at high risk of serious offending.Priding itself on a sustained commitment to quality improvement, the ForensicMental Health Service is a fulfilling and dynamic environment to work in. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along witha caring and compassionate nature, will see you excel in this area. We prideourselves on working collaboratively as a team and in partnership with tangatawhaiora and their family/whānau. This role will see you working under the direction anddelegation of an allied health staff member as part of the widermultidisciplinary team, with a primary focus on supporting the delivery of thetherapeutic activity programme. You will support tangata whaiora to accessleave for meaningful activities, build confidence and independence, and developthe skills and routines that support rehabilitation and transition back intothe community. You will also assist allied health staff with a range of tasksthat contribute to rehabilitation and discharge planning, communityreintegration, and a positive experience for tangata whaiora during their timeon the ward. Skills and Experience 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 Current Drivers Licence Ongoing training and development Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community . We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr