Acute Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab Support

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is offering a full-time, fixed-term Occupational Therapy Assistant role until August 2027. You will work under a registered OT to assist in inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation at Middlemore Hospital or the Manukau Surgical Centre, with potential discharge follow-up.

The role requires understanding rehabilitation, Healthcare Assistant Level 4 or equivalent experience, good communication and computer skills, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• This role requires understanding rehabilitation, illness, and disability.
• Health Care Assistant Level 4 qualifications or comparable experience.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication and customer service aptitude.
• Computer literate (intermediate level) Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist the occupational therapy team with assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for inpatients.
• Work under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist.
• Provide follow-up services after discharge when required.
• Contribute to a supportive, learning-oriented environment at Middlemore Hospital or Manukau Surgical Centre.

Skills

Rehabilitation understanding

Healthcare teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Health Care Assistant Level 4 qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is offering a full-time, fixed-term Occupational Therapy Assistant role until August 2027. You will work under a registered OT to assist in inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation at Middlemore Hospital or the Manukau Surgical Centre, with potential discharge follow-up.

The role requires understanding rehabilitation, Healthcare Assistant Level 4 or equivalent experience, good communication and computer skills, and a valid driver’s