Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Tamahu Ward 11, North Shore Hospital
- Permanent, Full Time Role
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Our Health Care Assistants support the healthcare teams and service activities in wards/units ensuring service delivery is always maintained.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Tamahu Ward 11, is dedicated to the care and health of older adults at North Shore Hospital. With 34 beds, it serves as an acute assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation unit for older patients dealing with a variety of clinical conditions and chronic co-morbidities.
We provide a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Working in close collaboration with our Registered Nurses, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients.
About you
To ensure we maintain our quality of care and support we require a Health Care Assistant who has the following qualities:
- Good command of oral and written English
- Knowledge and basic computer skills
- Able to work under direction and seeks guidance and supervision
- Good communication skills and customer service practices
- Committed to excellence in service delivery
- A Minimum of NZQA Level 3 National Certificate or similar
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
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Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6 April 2025. Position reference number WDHB19292.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.