Physiotherapy Assistant

PHSYIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT 

Fixed-term - 6 months 

www.pacificocastvillage.co.nz

Pacific Coast Village is known for unprecedented resort-style facilities rarely seen in New Zealand. The Pacific Coast Care Centre - Te Manaaki is a continuation of this considered design. Crafted to provide residents with a sense of luxury and security in their latter years. 

The Care Centre is a modern facility with 57 highly appointed care suites over two levels, offering rest home, hospital, rest home and dementia level of care. Te Manaaki extended living spaces and amenity are substantial and have been carefully curated to present as highly residential, providing residents with choice of environment and a sense of home. ​ ​ 

Like other Generus Living care centres, Te Manaaki places a significant emphasis on personalised care, where residents will take the lead in their own lifestyle and be supported by a collaborative approach between our clinical staff and family. It is recognised that this extra time, effort and energy to adopt and engage in this model of care delivers significant outcomes, enhancing the daily life of both our residents and team.

We are seeking a passionate Physiotherapist Assistant to join our innovative team—an individual who is aligned with our vision of personalized and tailored nursing care. The position offers competitive remuneration, education support, access to free, confidential employee support services, an excellent working environment, and a focus on quality. 

In this role you will work closely with the physiotherapist, the wider care team, residents and their families to encourage and support the residents wellbeing and assist with the delivery of physiotherapy programme and services.

Key Role Details & Requirements 

• This is a fixed-term role [min 32 to max 40 hours per week]
• Ability to work on a rostered and permanent shift basis
• Medi-Map and HCSL care planning solution experience - advantageous
• Previous experience with physiotherapy
• NZ residency or a valid work visa.

The Successful Candidate will have 

• Passion for caring for older people
• Experience with implementing exercises and rehabilitation programs
• Experience in activities coordination in residential care
• Outstanding communication skills
• The ability to support residents and understand and execute mobility care plans with the resident and their families.
• The ability to motivate others
• The ability to work independently
• The ability to provide compassionate and high-quality care

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communicator
• Creative and resourceful 
• Compassionate
• Interesting and charismatic
• Patient and motivated
• Confident and self-aware
• Collaborative team player

We certainly appreciate the market is presenting significant employment choice at this time. This opportunity presents something a little different. Upscale and innovative residential aged care environments, within a progressive and innovative private company setting new benchmarks in aged care. A company that is focused on quality and making a difference. This is not a role for those who are seeking a career within the public setting or a large corporate organisation. If you are curious, challenged and delighted by what you have read we would invite you to express your interest. 

About Us

Pacific Coast is part of Generus Living Collection. Generus Living Group is a dynamic and innovative privately owned New Zealand company. Over the last 10 years its team has built a strong reputation for building and managing outstanding retirement villages and care facilities of impeccable quality in destinations within New Zealand. Generus Living deliver high-end environments that are exceptional in market. Creating beautiful residences from which tailored and meaningful care can be delivered. This is uniquely overlaid with an upscale hospitality offering adding a level of amenity not often seen in New Zealand. This new perspective on delivering discerning retirees with an uncompromised lifestyle and care is receiving commendations from residents, residents’ families, team members and the wider industry.

If you are seeking to follow your passion in life in an environment that is focused on quality nursing care and superior outcomes, we would invite you explore this unique opportunity.