Health Coach - The Doctors Onehunga

Permanent Position - No weekend workJoin our committed, fun and supportive general practice team environmentDiscover excellent perks and growth opportunities at Green Cross Health.Join us at The Doctors Onehunga which are a part of the Green Cross Health group!At Green Cross Health we are united by our values, which are caring for the community, looking after each other, working together and doing the right thing. With over 3,000 employees around New Zealand, we are committed to providing the best support, care and advice to our communities as one of New Zealand's leading primary health care organisations.We are after a highly motivated individual who is enthusiastic about helping people manage and improve their health. The main aspect of this role as health coach is working closely with the client (and their health care team) to help them increase their skill set and self-efficacy to achieve their health goals.This is a permanent role, working 32 hours per week. Do You Have What We Are Looking For -We are after an individual with the following skills and attributes:Basic understanding and knowledge of health conditionsAbility to work well within a teamExcellent communication skillsPrior training or certificates relevant to the role are requiredGood time managementMust be a self starter and can work autonomously and with HIP (Health Counsellor)Genuine empathy and willingness to support people to work on their healthGood understanding of behavioural change techniquesExperience in skills of problem solving, self-management, goal setting and creating action plansConfidence in using basic technologiesConfidence in reaching out to patientsCulturally aware, and aware of the New Zealand health contextFor more information and to apply online, click Apply Now button below.Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.