Allied Health Assistant

Job Title: Allied Health Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Allied Health Assistant to join our team within the Older People's Assessment and Liaison Community Service (OPAL CS).

About the Service
The OPAL community service complements the existing range of Te Uru Whakamauora (Healthy Aging and Rehabilitation) services provided to older people with a focus on reducing avoidable displacements from home.

OPAL CS delivers home-based care for older people with complex age-related physical, social, long-term conditions or mental health needs.

This service aims to shift more healthcare from hospital settings closer to people's homes, and pivotally, incorporate Kaupapa Maori approaches in its service to achieve equitable outcomes for Maori kaumatua.

About the Role
In this role, you will be working in the community alongside a supportive transdisciplinary team consisting of geriatricians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, NASC, Maori connectors, and allied health assistants.

The team will partner with general practices and community providers to identify older people with frailty in the community to provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and deliver therapy services to help them remain independent at home.

The team will also be supporting people transitioning home from hospital settings, and your work will be based in various clinical locations, visiting clients in the community, and in associated facilities.

Key Responsibilities
Work under the direction and delegation of registered Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and social workers based in the community
Collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and deliver therapy services
Support people transitioning home from hospital settings
Visit clients in the community and in associated facilities
Requirements
Enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, with a 'can do' attitude
Experience and ability to work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team, utilising individual and professional skills
Able to work under pressure and direction
Ability to adapt and flex to trial new ways of working
Completed or willing to complete 'Career Force' Health Assistant strand Qualification (level 3)
Strong desire to help clients and whanau achieve their goals
An understanding or willingness to learn about te reo Maori and tikanga Maori
Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures
Strong organisational and time management skills
Basic computer, IT and clinical documentation skills
A full, current, driver's licence – essential
Hold relevant residency status to work in New Zealand – essential
About Us
MidCentral is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions.

We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services that meet the needs of our communities.

We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We offer a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees, with opportunities for growth and development.

How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role, please click 'APPLY NOW.' For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.