Occupational Therapy hours as required to cover staff leave and periods of heavy workload. Te Omanga is more than just a hospice. We offer a wonderful, purpose-built work environment where you will be a valued member of a dedicated and specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team.
We offer: An opportunity to work with Palliative Care Close collaboration with Physiotherapist and MDT A supportive environment enhanced by acuity-based case load, a wellness programme, and clinical supervision Working at Te Omanga Working at Te Omanga is about more than just a job. You will be part of a respected community organization that makes a real difference for people at one of the most difficult times in their lives. We deliver specialist palliative care across a range of integrated services prioritizing care in people's homes. Supporting this is our 8-bed inpatient unit which provides nursing, medical, Allied Health, and Family Support oversight during acute palliative care episodes.
We strongly believe in partnership and learning. Our wider hospice team of support services, education, and clinical multidisciplinary team will provide resources and support to help you succeed.
Te Omanga is always evolving and growing to meet the needs of this community. You will have the opportunity to be innovative and an active contributor to quality improvement and service development.
We have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion ensuring our entire community can access individualized Palliative Care in the manner that they require when they require it. It is this commitment to the uniqueness of each individual that underpins our holistic philosophy.
Our Values: Respect Working within a strong multi-disciplined team Person-centered, family-friendly management processes and practices. Clear managerial reporting lines with a horizontal approach to leadership within the team Two-way, open, and transparent communication Strong professional boundaries with an open mind to difference. Partnership Person-centered, plus family/whanau, holistic care approach The principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Te Whare Tapa Wha are inherent to the palliative care approach Equity-focused Quality, People, and Culture strategy & Framework Integrated Occupational Therapy services with Hospital and Primary Care Working in the hospice inpatient unit and community setting Occupational Therapist supported by skilled allied health and therapies team, including physiotherapist, counsellors, social workers, Maori Liaison, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Spiritual Care Safe Occupational Therapist caseloads and patient ratios to allow time to deliver holistic care. Compassion Te Omanga supports its clinical staff to deliver a holistic model of care for all. Work closely with people from diverse cultural backgrounds ensuring equity for all. Workforce-centered people policies and processes – Clinical Supervision and EAP available Initiatives to support staff physical and emotional wellbeing Learning Free access to our internal education opportunities Professional clinical supervision Our values make Te Omanga a special place to work. You will have the opportunity to provide positive and proactive occupational therapy and manage complex cases in close collaboration with physiotherapist and other clinical staff to promote a seamless service for the patient's care. Our enablement/rehabilitation approach to care supports identifying potentials for enhanced quality of life, adjustment, maintenance of identity, and dying well.
If you want to support our team through a casual role and be part of the future of Specialist Palliative Care for the Hutt Valley Community, then let us hear from you.
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