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Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Geneva Healthcare – Deaf and Disability Support Services provides specialised supports to allow people living with a sustained traumatic brain injury to live their best life of their choice. We pride ourselves on our tailored, individualised programmes with the people we support at the heart of our work. Whether its connecting with the community, learning basic life skills, being supported to connect into the community. We work alongside our people to have the choice and control of their life.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

As the Rehabilitation Coach, you will assist in providing support for people living with an acquired brain injury or other disabilities as they carry out everyday tasks which support the smooth and effective operation of Geneva Healthcare. This is a physical hands-on role that requires excellent communication and planning skills. The ability to work independently or in group settings is a must.

This is a contract role based in Whanganui. The successful candidate will be required to travel across the Whanganui district so you will need to be comfortable driving and have a full clean NZ drivers licence.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting clients who are living with a traumatic brain injury or other disabilities to work alongside them either one on one and or in a group settings
• Engaging with the people we support to establish trusting and collaborative relationships with them and their families/whānau, directed toward the achievement of individualised goals and aspirations
• Working with clients as they carry out their activities including centre-based, home based, community based and workplace settings
• Understanding and recognising ongoing and changing needs of the people we support
• Maintaining accurate administration and provide timely reports

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

• Experience working with people with complex support needs including traumatic brain injury and seizures
• Excellent computer skills & an understanding of IT systems
• Understand the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Experience in networking at all levels across the social sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan or contribute innovated ideas for our programme
• Hold a National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing NZQA level 4 or above/ or a willingness to work towards this within the first 6 months
• Current First Aid and Epilepsy training (or willing to work towards it)
• Current full clean driver’s license

Join the team:

We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our clients, and their whanau/families and communities.

We are a passionate and hardworking multidisciplinary team that fosters an environment that encourages innovative thinking and ideas. We offer excellent clinical support and development that will assist you build on your career aspirations, experience and development.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono mai

If you are looking for a new exciting Rehabilitation role, in a great location and working with fantastic people, click the apply button and bring your skills to our organisation today! Please apply with your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself.

Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 22nd February

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.

Applicants for this position must be a NZ Citizen/Resident or have a valid NZ work visa.

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