Rehabilitation Coach

64 hours per fortnight

Are you interested in working with clients to achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life after a brain injury? We have an exciting opportunity for a Rehab Coach to join our Rehabilitation team.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi/The Opportunity

You will assist clients/kiritaki to achieve their goals and maintain their independence in daily life by supporting them to undertake age-appropriate activities in the community.

A day in the life of a Rehab Coach varies from day to day, but may include supporting kiritaki to:

Carry out a gym or pool programme
Meal prep for the week, and set a budget for their weekly groceries
Find volunteering opportunities or groups in their local area
Participate in our in-house Reconnect Groups
Cook a meal for themselves and their family
Explore new activities related to their interests in their local community
Set a daily routine and use strategies such as planners and schedules to carry out their routine
Learn a new skill

Our Rehab Coaches work both 1:1 with clients/kiritaki in the community, as well as in a group setting with other clients and Rehab Coaches. You will work closely with the client, their whanau and other team members such as Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Our team work Monday to Friday within business hours, so no shift or weekend work is required.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha/What you will get in return

Flexible working conditions
The opportunity to further develop your skills within a rehabilitation setting
Monthly supervision from an Allied Health Professional, and monthly peer supervision with your Rehab Coach peers
Professional development and training with the option to access specific training courses
Support to explore further study and learning
Gym membership at corporate rates
On road parking close by

Ko wai koe/About You

Mau - You will:

Be committed to working within the mission and vision of the Trust
Have a strong commitment to actively work within the uara of the Trust:
Manaakitaka We care
Kauanuanutia We are respectful
Kotahitaka We are inclusive
Tika me te Pono We do it right
Have a NZQA Level 4 qualification in Brain Injury, Level 4 Health and Wellbeing or equivalent
Have a full valid driver licence and the ability to drive a van
Have a minimum of 2 years experience working with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or as a Support Worker
Able to work as part of the team as well as independently
Able to communicate effectively- both written and spoken
Good computer skills
Be able to work with a range of clients on their individual goals. This will include clients with challenging behaviours, physical conditions and complex social backgrounds
Be able to maximise independence of our clients whilst encouraging choice, initiation and participation in activity
Have the ability to demonstrate efficient time management and be part of a team
Previous experience working in a rehabilitation setting would be an advantage

Mo tatou/About us

We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life after a brain injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services, delivered when and where they're needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary teamwork with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.

We:

Welcome Tangata Moana, Tangata Tiriti, Tangata Haumi and Mana Whenua
Welcome people with a disability
Welcome neurodiverse people
Welcome people from the Rainbow community; we have taken the Pride Pledge and are members of the Safe Spaces Alliance
Are carer friendly and accredited with CareWise
Are breastfeeding friendly and accredited with CanBreastFeed

If you are interested in this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

To view a copy of the position description go: https://careers.lfbit.co.nz