Rehabilitation Assistant

Job ID 22933015
Tairāwhiti-Gisborne, Gisborne
Full-time
Listed on 6 Oct 2025

About this job

Join Our Team as a Rehabilitation Assistant!

Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment? We're looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join our care team and support our vulnerable clients on their journey to independence and wellbeing.

About the Role: As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you'll play a key part in enabling the lives of our clients by helping implement personalized rehabilitation and care plans. Your support will bring comfort, progress, and empowerment to individuals and their whanau/families. Casual positions are also available for this role.

Key responsibilities: - Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and their whanau/families. - Provide timely, tailored support in line with personal care and rehabilitation plans. - Support kiritaki/clients with daily living as required, including hygiene, grooming, personal cares, mobility, dressing, and overall presentation. - Work collaboratively with a dedicated team to ensure quality care. - Adapt your communication style to meet individual needs. - Greet visitors warmly and manage calls professionally. - Keep accurate records, chart progress, and assist in planning next steps. - Responsible for contributing to the smooth and effective day to day running of the residential facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an extremely rewarding rehab setting with our clients. Comprehensive training provided.

Make a real impact—empower lives while growing your career in the health sector. Apply now to join our rehabilitation team!

Job Requirements

- Ideally hold a NZQA qualification, or studying toward a certificate in Health & Wellbeing. - A current First Aid certificate and relevant qualifications are considered an advantage. - Reliable, willing to learn, polite, respectful, and well-mannered individuals who demonstrate a caring and professional attitude. - Background in healthcare, community work, caregiving, support services, or aged care is advantageous. - Must have a Class 1 Full Drivers Licence as you will be working onsite as well as driving clients outdoors to provide support using company vehicle. - Must be able to pass a Ministry of Justice check.

Days of work
Various rostered days between Mon to Sun (32 hours per week)
Pay Details
$24, depending on the experience
Job Category
Welfare Support Workers
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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