Kaihaumanu - Dementia Clinician

Kaihaumanu - Dementia Clinician
Living with Mate Wareware Partnership pilot.

Dementia Canterbury in collaboration with Purapura Whetu are seeking qualified Health professionals (Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or other Allied Health disciplines) to take up 4-year pilot program roles as Kaihaumanu, navigators for the journey with Mate Wareware.

This Dementia Mate Wareware Budget initiative funded by Te Whatu Ora is an exciting new pilot project developing roles which support Māori pre and post diagnosis, and provide whanau-based education, support, and activity programs.

Do you have;

• Full professional registration [or working towards if new graduate]

• A strong knowledge of Te Ao Māori and ability to apply these values when connecting with others.

• Passionate about supporting people diagnosed with Mate Wareware and whanau to live well.

• Proven engagement skills at all levels. We are on the hunt for an exuberant team player able and to work across both services and in the wider community.

The positions are;

• Christchurch/Otautahi based.

• Full time but part-time hours may be considered.

• Involve some travel.

• Provide one to one and whanau support within the community, as well as developing and facilitating clinical and Kaupapa Māori Services.

Provided with the position;

• Access to a vehicle when required.

• Home office support as well as office-based support.

• Professional and cultural supervision.

• Training, development, and teamwork opportunities.

• Competitive remuneration.

You will need;

• A current annual practicing certificate/professional membership.

• Commitment to a community focused model of service delivery.

• Desire to be part of a robust professional teams committed to supporting people and whanau to live well with Mate Wareware dementia.

For more information about the positions, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Darral Campbell, CEO on 03 379 2590 or email darral@dementiacanterbury.org.nz for a copy of the position description and or for more information.

Closing Monday 2nd December 2023.

For more information about the positions, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Darral Campbell, CEO on 03 379 2590 or email:  darral@dementiacanterbury.org.nz for a copy of the position description and or for more information.

Closing Monday 2nd December 2023.