Home Rehabilitation Care Assistant – START Team (Permanent)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton, Waikato, is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the Thames START team. The role provides support for rehabilitation in patients’ homes as part of an older persons program designed to reduce hospital admissions and enable earlier discharge.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, assist with daily living activities, coach rehab exercises, and provide care under supervision while committing to ongoing education and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in community settings, preferably with older adults.
• Assist with routine activities of daily living at the patient's home.
• Coach rehabilitation activities.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.
• Provide care delegated by a registered nurse or allied health professional.
• Commit to ongoing education and development.
• Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Hold a clean full New Zealand driver licence.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Skills

Community care experience

ADL assistance at home

Rehabilitation coaching

Team collaboration

Delegated care

Continuous learning

Team player

Interpersonal and communication skills

NZ driver licence

NZ work eligibility

Job description

Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton, Waikato, is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the Thames START team. The role provides support for rehabilitation in patients’ homes as part of an older persons program designed to reduce hospital admissions and enable earlier discharge.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, assist with daily living activities, coach rehab exercises, and provide care under supervision while committing to ongoing education and development.