Permanent, Full Time
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our team to work as a Physiotherapy Assistant.
This role requires you to work primarily with the Physiotherapists on the medical wards to physically assist with patient rehabilitation including transfers and mobility plus undertaking individual exercise programmes with the patients. You will also gain experience helping across acute stroke/general surgical wards as required. These roles also involve assisting with equipment tracking and day-to-day administration including documenting in your patients' clinical notes. We offer a supportive environment including training and we encourage personal and professional development.
You are required to have an interest in working with patients, be keen to learn, ready for a rewarding challenge and eager to help to facilitate the rehabilitation of our patients.

Essential:
Be willing to work in a team environment in healthcare
Good communication and customer service skills
Strong command of verbal and written English
Computer skills
Able to work 0730-1600
Physically fit and active
Experience in a health care setting is preferred
Full, clean drivers licence

What's in it for you?

This role is Monday to Friday based at Middlemore Hospital and the train stops outside our front door!
Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com with a copy of your CV and cover letter.
To review the position description, please click here. For more information please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or Amy.Lin@middlemore.co.nz
Job Number: CMH202413958
Applications Close: 14 October 2024

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.