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Congratulations Dr Mary Silcock on being invited to the WHO Rehab Competency Framework working groupAs part of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Rehabilitation 2030 initiative and a global ‘Call for Action’, to support low- and middle-income countries develop effective, sustainable approaches to strengthening their rehabilitation workforce, the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) were approached to join a working committee to develop a comprehensive rehabilitation competency framework. The working Read More…
Congratulations to Georgina Davis president tangata whenua for winning the Kete Aronui Award
Congratulations to Georgina Davis president tangata whenua who won the Kete Aronui Award at the recent Nga Pou Mana Huia a Tau. “The Ngā Pou Mana Postgraduate award winner was Georgina. Her passion for her work as an Occupational Therapist is why she is hoping to learn more in her field. Georgina’s perspective on health, Read More…
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Occupational Therapist, Older Adult Mental Health
MidCentral District Health Board, Palmerston North
STAR 1, OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Vacancy ID: 4660
(Scope of Practice: General Occupational Therapy)
Do you have a passion for mental health and the older person? Would you like to live in a centrally located city with a youthful population and affordable housing?
We are looking for an occupational therapist with energy and vision for our acute Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service for both the inpatient ward and the community. Ideally you will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health and the Older Adult having at least 2 years’ experience, however new graduates will be considered. This is a full time position with a focus on functional and cognitive assessments, provision of information, strategies and equipment to optimise quality of life, therapeutic interventions in relation to mood disorders, cognitive stimulation, and provision of sensory modulation.
You will be working with a multidisciplinary team which is inclusive of an experienced occupational therapy assistant, and within a mental health service with links to other experienced occupational therapists.
You will practice from an occupation focussed practice model in order to deliver assessments and interventions that promote well-being from a recovery model based on whanau ora principles.
Contact Glenda Houston on 06 350 8850 for more information.
To apply go to our website: www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz
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MidCentral District Health Board funds and provides a range of health and disability services to around 160,000 people living in MidCentral’s district (Palmerston North, Manawatu, Tararua, Horowhenu...Advanced Occupational Therapist Clinician, Acute Inpatient Mental Health
MidCentral District Health Board, Palmerston North
• Clinical work
• Develop services
• Lead the profession
• Strengthen relationships
• Drive research evidenced based practice
MidCentral District Health Board is entering an exciting period of innovation and transformation.
Currently there is a new Advanced Clinician / leadership position being advertised in the acute mental health occupational therapy. We are seeking someone with enthusiasm commitment and creative thinking that has the skills and vision to grow occupational therapy, support staff and work alongside others to develop the model of occupational therapy services for our consumers. You will work across the care continuum at top of scope to lead change and bring innovation and transformation to acute mental health occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy is a critical service to be part of a new model of care focused on primary health and community rehabilitation integration to deliver positive health outcomes for patients and communities. Career development opportunities in allied health strategic leadership positions are also emerging as part of restructuring with a clear priority to develop allied health practice within the district.
MidCentral is the major provider, funder and planner of health and disability services throughout the greater Manawatu region, including the 300-bed Palmerston North Hospital.
A major drawcard of living and working in Manawatu is its central North Island location and the great lifestyle available. Lengthy commutes are not commonplace, home ownership is achievable and rental costs are not excessive. Recreational activities are plentiful to achieve an ideal work-life balance.
Employing around 2500 people, MidCentral DHB can offer a meaningful career that offers challenges, opportunities to further your skills and experience, as well as personal satisfaction of contributing to public healthcare.
International relocation package will be available.
Contact Glenda Houston on 06 350 8850 for more information.
To apply go to our website: www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz
midcentraldhb.govt.nz
MidCentral District Health Board funds and provides a range of health and disability services to around 160,000 people living in MidCentral’s district (Palmerston North, Manawatu, Tararua, Horowhenu...Occupational Therapist - New Entry
Hawke's Bay District Health Board
Nga Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau
2 x Full-time New Graduate Rotational Positions - full-time permanent and full-time 12 month fixed-term
Are you looking for an excellent place to kick-start your occupational therapy career? Come and join our team in the sunny Hawke's Bay!
The Occupational Therapy Service at Hawke's Bay Hospital has an opening on the popular and sought after rotational programme. Rotational positions offer a range of clinical practice experiences including: Orthopaedics, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Medical and Rehabilitation.
Within Hawke's Bay DHB, occupational therapists can expect the following:
Opportunity and support with skill development including formal and informal CPD
Professional supervision and mentoring to promote career development and growth
Excellent access to an infrastructure to strengthen personal and professional networks
Feel rewarded working as part of an extremely supportive team of health professionals
We are looking for new graduate occupational therapist to be part of our dynamic and inpatient occupational therapy team.
Our team is passionate about the following:
Engaging people and their whanau in care so they can take control of their health and well being
Setting up consumers to effectively manage long-term conditions or acute illness from hospital
Making adaptations to the living or working environments to help consumers undertake occupations that are meaningful to them
Helping people to develop or adapt their skills, strengths, and abilities
If you're excited about learning and developing skills in varied areas of practice, and you're up for the challenge of a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. This opening is suitable for a new graduate with New Zealand Occupational Therapy registration, an annual practicing certificate and full clean driver's licence.
For further information please contact Tracy Murphy, Occupational Therapy Team Leader and Professional Advisor. [email protected] or 06 8788109 ext. 2570.
To make an application and view the Position Profile please visit our website: www.hawkesbay.health.nz
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Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide 2019
Sunday 20 - Wednesday 23, October 2019.
For more information and booking go to: www.dcconferences.com.au/rmsanz2019
Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist - Christchurch City
Laura Fergusson Trust are seeking experienced therapists who are wishing to continue/pursue working in the wheelchair/seating and mobility field and who value enabling individuals to participate in everyday opportunities.
Wheelchair and Seating Mobility Clinic
Hours - permanent full/part time or contractor positions
Laura Fergusson Trust has recently established a Mobility Hub. Our Hub undertakes specialist assessments and interventions for mobility and seated posture in a dedicated clinic setting. Clients include spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputations, CVA and other complex presentations. Client age range is from children to elder care.
We are seeking experienced therapists who are wishing to continue/pursue working in the wheelchair/seating and mobility field and who value enabling individuals to participate in everyday opportunities.
We have a highly experienced interdisciplinary team with a strong community focus who will support you in your ongoing development.
We are looking for someone with the following:
• NZ registered Occupational Therapist (OT) approved by the OT Board of New Zealand or a NZ registered Physiotherapist (PT) approved by the PT Board of NZ.
• Someone who has knowledge and skills in wheelchair and seating assessments and wishes to continue their growth in this area.
• Experience in neurology is preferable.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of rehabilitation frameworks.
• Willingness to network and build relationships.
• Able to work in both clinic and community assessment settings
• Works well as a team player and willing to share and receive ideas and new information
• Experience of ACC contracts would be preferable but not essential
We are offering a fantastic team working environment with professional development, new clinic rooms and equipment and state of the art custom made technology.
We would look forward to hearing from you. Please make enquiries to Leanne Leadbetter Occupational Therapist on 027 5316026 or submit your CV and covering letter by applying online.
To apply for this job go to: lftcant.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies
Applications close 31 January 2019
Laura Fergusson Trust - Vacancies
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We have over 120 staff involved in providing rehabilitation and support services to our clients. We employ registered nurses, support and coaching staff, occupational therapists, speech language thera...New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter is looking for a
Occupational Recovery Coordinator
Bring your OT, Physio or Occupational Health skills and help our people get back to work
• Global company with a welcoming Southland feel
• Excellent salary package including 10% superannuation
• Performance bonus
New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter is a member of the Rio Tinto group of companies competing in world commodity markets for primary aluminium.
At NZAS the best people in the industry make some of the purest aluminium in the world, using renewable hydro-electricity. We pride ourselves on being a world leader in quality aluminium products, our deep commitment to safety and operational excellence.
We're looking for an Occupational Recovery Coordinator to join our friendly and welcoming team.
Accountable for the day to day management of Recovery Programmes at NZAS you'll assist people to return to work following injury or illness.
You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary occupational health team who are passionate experts in their field.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating and administering Recovery Programmes,
Providing exceptional support ensuring clients have every opportunity to regain their optimal level of function,
Managing regular recovery meetings with employees, medical professionals and site leaders for determination and documentation of work restrictions,
Supporting employees to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities and encourage engagement with early interventions,
Liaison with ACC case managers in regards to entitlements,
Providing workplace assessments and identification of required task demands.
Ergonomic improvement across site (assessment, planning and improvement).
To be successful in this role you'll have:
Qualification to work as an Occupational Therapist,
Occupational Health Nurse or Physiotherapist.
Ideally you will have proven experience in working with people in Recovery Programmes,
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage with sensitivity and empathy,
The ability to assess, monitor progress, maintain processes and facilitate improvements to support overall employee health / welfare,
Outstanding analytical skills.
At NZAS, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary and employee benefits including 10% superannuation and performance bonuses. Working within a dynamic and friendly culture, in an organisation renowned for its world class safety standards and high quality product, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
As a passionate equal opportunity employer, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Candidates must have the ability to live and work indefinitely in New Zealand.
Applications close on Sunday, 6 January 2018.
Apply Online at www.nzas.co.nz
Mental Health Inquiry report released today
The Government has released the Mental Health Inquiry’s report, He Ara Oranga. The Inquiry have made 40 recommendations to the Government under 12 key categories. You can download and read the full report here: mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz/inquiry-report/he-ara-oranga/
In the coming days we will respond to the parts of the Inquiry relevant to the Like Minds, Like Mine kaupapa and we’re keen to hear your thoughts!
Email [email protected] to share your views with us.
Like Minds, Like Mine
Media release
MHI leadership team disappointing, NZ’s Counsellors Association says
With our mental health system receiving the dire attention it deserves, it is concerning and disappointing that those who represent an outdated model are in charge of its rejuvenation.
So says the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) in response to the government’s newly announced “leadership team” that will advise how to implement the recommendations found in the Mental Health Inquiry (MHI).
The 21-member leadership team brings but two Māori perspective and one with lived experience of mental health issues; Ministry of Health (MoH) and District Health Boards (DHBs) representatives fill out the remaining spots.
The Association’s Youth Mental Health Portfolio holder, Christine Macfarlane, says the response to the MHI will therefore be weighted towards our medical systems, as opposed to those who have lived experience of poor mental health and its wider implications.
“Up until now, MoH and DHBs have been short-sighted and insular in how to address the mental health challenge facing New Zealand.
“There doesn’t appear to be a culturally appropriate, community focussed and holistic approach which is needed to improve New Zealander’s Mental Health.
“This has been a mutual area of concern not only for community and therapeutically focussed organisations, but also for consumers, Māori, Pasifika, the elderly and our youth.”
These groups have been poorly represented when it comes to addressing New Zealand’s mental health challenge.
“It is disappointing that government chose to take the same approach they took in the past and disregard those who invested so much into the MHI, as they will be the ones that will be affected by the outcome.”
ENDS
For more information, please contact Christine Macfarlane 021 2843040
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WFOT Bulletin: Volume 74:2 now available online
Members may access the articles free of charge through the WFOT website: www.wfot.org/Bulletin.aspx
BREAKING: Fraud was far more widespread in North Carolina -- N.C. election officials sounded alarm about alleged election fraud to federal prosecutors in January 2017 via @amyegardner @bethreinhard https://t.co/39Ew2dN3ZO
@RCOT_CYPF @Heather47922587 @RebeccaLoo_ @MilmolF @theRCOT @CNWLNHS @RoyalFreeNHS @LaurieCorinna The book is reviewed in the current edition of the #cypfjournal and a link is included
Fantastic booklet from @FPLD_Tweets which helps everyone understand how to use the @NHSuk. Clear and easy to read with helpful drawings and explanations
Thanks @BILD_tweets for sharing
#learningdisabilities
#OccupationalTherapy
#nhs
Thanks @MilmolF for sharing this. Looks like a great book for #OccupationalTherapists working with people with autism spectrum disorders
#ASD
#Autism
#pda
#pathologicaldemandavoidance
#Aspergers
#OccupationalTherapy
'There is no support like peer support – it has saved my life.'
After being diagnosed with a rarer form of dementia in 2012, Nigel felt lost. Hear Nigel tell his story in his own words - listen today: https://t.co/Um6nDXnWLE
It's not just you. Your rude coworker is actually ruining the company.
Watch the full TED Talk here: https://t.co/ffkRwblgZN
Hahaha! or should it be hohoho?!
🎅🌲
Love the therapeutic use of elf!!
I'm sure it can be used with Physical & Mental Elf too? 🎄
#OccupationalTherapy
#terapiaocupacional
@theRCOT
#mentalhealth
What does it mean to be Deaf? First of all, not everyone sees it as a disability. https://t.co/VcNSDqgiFJ
Blogs of 2018 revisited: Avoidance behaviour is it always related to fear?
https://t.co/ljAgZqjhem
Well, well, well what do we have here?
It's a therapeutic use of elf!
Thanks for sharing the image, Francis Javier Battad!
aaaaaaAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!
(Here's what roller coasters actually do to your body.) https://t.co/zho4msuUes
New episode: Colonizing Mars or more distant planets may sound like science fiction...but becoming a spacefaring species may be in our near future. https://t.co/O1GD1LqEXh
South West @RCOT_CYPF event “Fit for the Future” facilitated by Dr Sally Payne @RCOT_Sally Professional Advisor for Children and Young People at @theRCOT 21 January 2019 book now to secure your place. https://t.co/8q0YyChtt9
If you've never watched a TED-Ed animation, you're missing a major source of learning and delight. Here's a great way to sample! https://t.co/r7J0JCrkXO
Museums should honor the everyday, not just the extraordinary: https://t.co/3vuHDmLPVB @ArianaCurtis413
If you are an EU worker in the education, health, and social care sectors, you can apply to stay in the UK via the EU Settlement Scheme pilot (open until 22 December 2018). Full details are here: #ValueOfOT #OccupationalTherapy
Flights at Gatwick suspended again due to new "suspected drone sighting", spokesman says
Flights suspended at Gatwick again
The suspected new sighting of a drone at the airport reportedly occurred at about 17:10 GMT.
bbc.in
Our biggest fans this week: @andrewmorrisuk, @KatrinaBannigan, @soleinj_. Thank you! via https://t.co/QT9QkJo0mc
Head over to our Instagram channel and have a go at our quiz! This week we're looking at the importance of ensuring older vulnerable people stay warm and healthy during the colder months: https://t.co/8Fp3SQPymH
Ease into the weekend with these relaxing TED Talks.
Incredibly soothing TED Talks
The voices of these speakers are sure to gently pull you in with their warm delivery.
t.ted.com
Disabled woman who never missed a rent payment in 12 years evicted at Christmas for asking landlord to fix the damp and mould damaging her health. This awful story shows why 2019's focus for improving renter rights has to be the #EndSection21 campaign
Disabled woman evicted before Christmas ⦠for highlighting the damp
Plight of Surrey resident who never missed a rent payment in 12 years puts focus on lack of tenant security
www.theguardian.com
Warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Solutions for Living.
#HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas
(1/2) #eyeswideopen: "More people died from firearm injuries in the United States last year than in any other year since at least 1968, according to new data from the [CDC]. There were 39,773 gun deaths in 2017." @smervosh
Nearly 40,000 People Died From Guns in U.S. Last Year, Highest in 50 Years
Firearm deaths, including suicides, have been rising. Adjusted for population, the gun death rate in 2017 was the highest since the mid-1990s.
nyti.ms
Sleep and OT? -sleep is a restorative occupation, helping us recover from daytime occupations and build up energy. This literature review highlights the scope and types of OT sleep intervention and calls for further exploration in this important domain.
Some really useful helpline numbers, thanks @mrjakedwood
#helpline
#mentalhealth
#samaritan
Jake Wood on Twitter
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Don't judge me on how often I fall, or how many mistakes I make.
Judge me on how I get back up every time, and how I learn from every mistake I make.
When you stop trying, that is when you will fail.
#MentalHealth
#Mentalillness
‘It’s about tapping into their reality, what’s important to them.’
The Tackling dementia sports café is a weekly group that offers members mild physical activity such as table tennis or hockey, mental stimulation and a chance to socialise. https://t.co/yYFOcvSbqb
Genevieve Jereb’s The Traffic Jam In My Brain Online is a Sensory Processing Approach to Challenges Associated with Autism, ADHD, Learning and Behavioural Differences, presented by international speaker Genevieve Jereb OTR.