Physiotherapy Assistant
Invercargill, New Zealand
We at Ascot Care Home located in Invercargill are searching for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our passionate team. The job reports to the Care Home Manager or delegated representative.
This is a Permanent Full Time position, working an average of 32 hours per week.
- Working days- Monday – Friday
- Hours of work: 9am to 4pm
- Total of 192 hours in a 6-weekly roster cycle
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective resident care working within the boundaries of the Physiotherapy Assistant Scope of Practice
• Be aware of and comply with the Physiotherapy assistant scope of practice.
• Ensure care is provided in accordance with the resident care plan and physiotherapy
treatment programme. Seeks clarification when required.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Ensure resident safety, privacy and comfort is maintained at all times.
• Contribute to the achievement of resident focussed goals.
• Demonstrate safe manual handling skills and competence in delegated tasks.
• Demonstrate the safe use of therapy equipment.
2. Communicate effectively, demonstrating individual responsibility and accountability
• Have knowledge and an understanding of the Health and Disability Code of Rights.
• Treat individuals with dignity and respect.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with resident and family / whanau.
• Communicate resident responses or changes clearly to other health professionals.
• Maintain good documentation and records.
3. Adhere to the organisations policies and procedures and comply with relevant standards and legislation
• All policies and procedures are followed in order to ensure resident care is safe and
meets required standards.
• All Infection Control and Health and Safety policies and procedures are complied with.
• A current working knowledge of the facilities policies and procedures is demonstrated.
4. Contribute to a safe work environment
• Identify and report heath and safety risks.
• All equipment is used safely and appropriately and any unsafe or defective items are
reported immediately.
• All incidents of harm to staff or residents are reported immediately.
• Complies with infection control standards.
• Any hazards identified in the workplace are reported immediately.
5. Participate in and contribute to continuous quality improvement activities within the Care Home
• Participate in audits and corrective actions as requested.
• Participate in policy reviews as requested.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in unit / staff meetings.
6. Participate in designated professional development activities relevant to the role
• Attends all compulsory education sessions.
• Achieves and keeps up to date with practical competencies to demonstrate safe
practice.
• Actively participates in an annual performance appraisal.
• Shares skills and knowledge with other staff.
• Supports and models good work practices to new staff.
• Participates in any compulsory education eg NZQA Unit Standards.
About you
• At least one year’s recent experience in nursing the elderly.
• First Aid Certificate.
Previous experience in a similar role within aged care is desirable
Display enthusiasm, empathy, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of residents
Demonstrate outstanding communication skills
Reasons to Belong
- Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
- Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
- Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
- Refer-a-friend programme.
- Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
- Industry-competitive remuneration and benefits, and internal reward and recognition programmes.
- No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa.’
- An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.
For the opportunity to join the Bupa community and to make a difference to the lives of our residents, please submit your application today – we would love to hear from you.
About Bupa
Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re one of New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care providers. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisations, we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Our Values | Ā mātou ūara
Brave | Māiatanga Caring | Manaakitanga Responsible | Haepapa
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
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