Occupational Therapist / Kaihaumanu Mahi

Laura Fergusson Trust Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laura Fergusson Trust Wellington in Lower Hutt is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Community Team. This role will work with clients in the greater Wellington region, delivering clinical assessments, interventions, and education to support independence and participation in everyday life.

You will bring a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, at least two years of clinical experience, and a NZ Practising Certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and NZ Practising Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience.
• NZ full driving licence.
• NZ citizen, resident or holder of a work visa.

Responsibilities

• Clinical work including assessment, intervention, equipment and education for rehabilitation.
• Support clients to adjust to changes and challenges in life.
• Monitor and report client progress.
• Collaborate with Allied Health staff within interdisciplinaries team.

Skills

Clinical experience

NZ Driving Licence

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

NZ Practising Certificate

Job description

Situation Vacant

Occupational Therapist / Kaihaumanu Mahi - Community Team

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist. This position is based in the community (greater Wellington region) and on-site at Laura Fergusson Trust in Lower Hutt. This role will work with clients with brain injury or other complex disabilities/injuries.

What's in it for you?

• Manage your own caseload independently
• No weekend work
• Make a difference in people's lives!

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

Education

This role involves a variety of clinical work (assessment, intervention, innovation, equipment, and education) for injury-related rehabilitation to restore clients' independence & ability to participate in their everyday life:

• Supporting clients to adjust to changes & challenges in their lives
• Monitoring and reporting client progress
• Assisting clinical aspects within our residential service include assessing and treating clients to achieve independence and wellbeing
• Collaborating with other Allied Health staff through our interdisciplinary team

What you bring

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience
• NZ Practising Certificate
• NZ full driving licence
• NZ citizen, resident or holder of a work visa

E pā ana ki a tatou | About us

We are an independent, charitable provider of residential care for those living with disability. We are driven to help our clients achieve independence and self-determination and strive to inspire opportunities for belonging.

Ngā mātāpono | Our Values

• Empathy, Aroha - We are kind, and have a desire to know and understand others
• Embracing Diversity, Kanorau Awhitanga - We respect people, value difference and are committed to equity
• Courage, Kia Maia - We are prepared to change and lead the way by being the best we can be

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