Rehabilitation Assistant (Part-Time Wellington)

Rehabilitation Assistant – Wellington

• Committed, Passionate People
• Wellington – Kenepuru Area
• Rostering Rotating Shifts
• Part-time

Looking to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of people who suffer from traumatic brain injury? Read on and apply! ABI is looking for someone like you!

ABI Rehabilitation is a leading provider in brain injury rehabilitation.  We hold CARF accreditation, an international gold standard in person centred rehabilitation.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, your main role is to provide support to adults with traumatic brain injuries by providing a safe environment and supporting them with their goals and daily tasks.  Your role will also include supporting clients to participate in meaningful activities and support them with daily house tasks to help them achieve maximum independence.

Previous experience working with people who have challenges with their mental health and/or physical limitations is preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and sustain working relationships with clients is essential. A relevant qualification in mental health is desirable.

As our services operate 24/7, hours of work will include day, evening, weekend, and awake night shifts and are rostered Monday – Sunday.

Duties could include the following:

• Encouraging engagement and physical activity
• Supporting and participating in daily tasks such as planning, cooking, shopping and cleaning
• Personal cares
• Championing best practice

What do you need?

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in New Zealand rehabilitation, mental health or healthcare
• Ideally have a Health and Wellbeing Qualification (or similar); however, if you are willing to commit to working towards a qualification then we would love to hear from you
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's license
• A 'can-do' attitude and be able to demonstrate strong personal and professional boundaries
• Flexibility in the hours you can work, you will be on a roster
• Strong communications skills 

Pay rate: Pay Equity Banding $24.10 to $29.41 per hour (based on level of qualification)

If this sounds like a great fit for you then we would love to hear from you!

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