Home-Based Rehabilitation Assistant: Enable Recovery

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth is launching the START service to support early discharge and home-based rehabilitation for older clients. You will work under delegated supervision to help patients regain independence and avoid readmission, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the home setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a high-performing team, whānau involvement, and adherence to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support recovery and independence at home.
• Help reduce hospital readmissions and improve quality of life for clients.
• Assist in delivering START home-based rehabilitation and enablement.
• Collaborate with registered health professionals and health care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Patient-centered care

Cultural competency

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth is launching the START service to support early discharge and home-based rehabilitation for older clients. You will work under delegated supervision to help patients regain independence and avoid readmission, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the home setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a high-performing team, whānau involvement, and adherence to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to improve health outcomes.