Home-Based Rehab Assistant (START): Enable Independence

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks an experienced START Rehabilitation Assistant to join a new home-based care service. The role supports older adults on early discharge, delivering rehabilitation and enablement in the home under supervision of registered professionals.

As part of a dedicated START team, you will help reduce readmissions through practical care planning, medication management, and whānau engagement while working within Te Tiriti principles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Allied Health Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant or Health Care Assistant.
• Excellent communication to support patients, whānau, and staff.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of Tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Kaupapa Māori principles.

Responsibilities

• Improve functional resiliency and independence for clients.
• Support seamless reintegration back to primary care.
• Manage issues related to medication and nutrition as part of home-based care.
• Supervise and manage care packages; support carers and families.
• Identify deterioration and escalate promptly to the health team.

Skills

Allied Health Assistant experience

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Patient & whānau partnership

Tikanga Te Tiriti knowledge

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks an experienced START Rehabilitation Assistant to join a new home-based care service. The role supports older adults on early discharge, delivering rehabilitation and enablement in the home under supervision of registered professionals.

As part of a dedicated START team, you will help reduce readmissions through practical care planning, medication management, and whānau engagement while working within Te Tiriti principles.