In-Home Rehabilitation Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Bay of Plenty

On-site

NZD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes invites applications for a Rehabilitation Assistant within the START team in Tauranga. You will work under the delegation of registered health professionals to provide personalised rehabilitation in patients' homes, helping older people regain strength, mobility and independence after illness or injury.

You will join a multidisciplinary team focused on safe hospital-to-home transitions, collaborating with patients and whānau.

Qualifications

Experience as Rehabilitation Assistant, Allied Health Assistant or Healthcare Assistant.
Understanding of rehabilitation, functional recovery and supporting independence.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach.
Confidence working under delegation and direction of registered health professionals.
Good organisational skills and ability to work independently in a community setting.
Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams, patients and whānau.
Commitment to culturally safe practice and equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide individualised rehabilitation and practical support in patients' homes.
Help older people regain strength, mobility and independence after illness or injury.
Support safe recovery and promote confidence to manage daily activities at home.
Work within START to ensure timely, coordinated rehabilitation and discharge planning.