Allied Health Assistant / Kaiatawhai

West Coast District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast District Health Board is seeking an Allied Health Assistant/Kaiatawhai to support the Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini Allied Health Service across inpatient, outpatient and community settings on the West Coast, from Karamea to Haast.

Experience is not essential; you should commit to completing your Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) Level 3 within 24 months of starting. A full NZ driver’s licence and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• NZ Working Rights required.
• NCEA level 1-2 or equivalent (English and Math).
• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) Level 3 or to be completed within 24 months.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel/Teams).
• Current NZ driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini Allied Health Service across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Act as primary contact for whānau requiring a coordinated, whānau-centred approach.
• Liaise effectively with delegated health professionals and other health staff.

Skills

NZ Working Rights

NCEA level 1-2

Health & Wellbeing Level 3

Microsoft Suite

NZ Driver Licence

Communication

Confidentiality

Autonomous & Team Work

Under Pressure

Ongoing Self-development

Education

NCEA level 1-2 or equivalent

Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer,delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provideessential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders bydelivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

Aboutthe Role

The Allied Health Assistant/Kaiatawhai is responsible for providingsupport to the Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini Allied Health Service indelivering effective, efficient and quality patient focused therapeutic carewithin the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Experience for this role is not essential, however you should becommitted to completing your Certificate inHealth and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) within 24 months of starting.

Specifically,the role is responsible for:

• Actingas the primary point of contact for whānau requiring a coordinated,whānau-centred approach
• Effective liaison with delegating Registered HealthProfessionals (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietetics,Speech Language Therapy) and all other relevant Health Professionals, outsideAgencies and others involved in the care of the patients.
• Commitment to flexible & friendly customerservice and patient advocacy.

About the West Coast

Our West Coast Allied HealthTeam includes Allied Health Assistants/Kaiatawhai, Dietetics, Music Therapy,National Travel Assistance Coordination, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy,Social Work and Speech Language Therapy. We are based out of Westport,Greymouth and Hokitika and deliver assessment and intervention within inpatient, outpatient and community settings covering the WestCoast from Karamea to Haast.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• New Zealand Working Rights
• NCEA level 1-2 or equivalent (required passesin English and Math)
• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) (or tobe completed within 24 months of commencement)
• Intermediate user in Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• A current full NZ drivers’ licence
• Excellent communication – listening, verbal and written
• Proven ability maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and Allied Health servicedevelopment

Desirable:

• Experience working within the New Zealand Health system
• Experience working in rural community
• Experience working in an Interdisciplinary team
• Experience in customer care / service
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards

Join our team today and help us make a positive impact on the lives ofour patients and clients.

Workingfor 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.

• 1.0FTE (40 hours perweek)
• Permanent full-time

Tobe eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in NewZealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand yourapplication will be declined