Evolve Rehabilitation is seeking dedicated and compassionate Permanent Rehabilitation Assistant to join our residential team in Gisborne. This role operates on a 24/7 rostered and rotating schedule (AM, PM, nights, weekends).
If you’re passionate about helping people regain independence after traumatic brain injury or stroke, we'd love to hear from you.
We provide comprehensive on-the-job training, and we actively encourage and support staff to complete their NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a fulfilling, long-term career in rehabilitation.
At Evolve Rehabilitation, we guide our clients through their rehabilitation journey in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Through personalised plans, we help clients re-learn daily activities, build confidence, and take steps toward independent living.
Job Description
About the role
As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will support clients with their daily routines, rehabilitation goals, and personal care, while promoting independence and wellbeing. You will work closely with the Residential Team Leader and wider multidisciplinary team.
You will:
• Implement individual rehabilitation plans
• Support clients with daily living and personal care
• Encourage skill development and independence
• Assist clients to participate in meaningful activities
• Monitor and report progress
• Contribute to the effective running of the residential facility
• Work rostered and rotating shifts across a 24/7 schedule
Desired Skills and Experience
About you You bring kindness, patience, reliability, and a genuine desire to support others.
We’re looking for someone with:
Strong communication skills and a good command of the English language (written and verbal)
Good time management and self-direction
A “can-do” mindset and team-focused attitude
A clean, full NZ driver’s licence
Availability to work rostered and rotating shifts (24/7)
It is ideal if you:
Hold or are studying towards an NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualification
Hold a current first aid certificate
Why Join Us?
Permanent role with stable hours
Support to gain your NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualification
Meaningful work where you can truly make a difference
Comprehensive training and ongoing learning
Supportive, values-driven team environment
Rewarding work helping clients progress toward independence
Join Evolution Healthcare
When you join us at Evolution healthcare, you will be given the support you need to succeed. We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe the work we do, the values we uphold, and the ambitions of our team enable our staff to be their best.
With a team of 1700 and growing, Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of choice for innovative and superior private healthcare across New Zealand. Our group has five hospitals and a range of specialist health and wellbeing services.
Belonging to Evolution Healthcare means you are supported by an organisation that invests in facilities, technologies and innovative models to continuously move towards a better future for all the people in our care.
We are a values-driven organisation. You will champion our values of integrity, commitment, collaboration and innovation through your work by bringing the best of yourself to every situation and put the wellbeing of our people and all the people we care for, first.
Apply today! If you’re ready to grow your career and support people through transformative rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
