Healthcare Assistant - IOC

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

· Access to clinical training and education

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Health Care Assistant to join our team. Our HCA's work rostered and rotating duties in all areas of our hospitals (Base and Hawera). This position is for an experienced HCA who is looking for variation of duties and a new challenge! 

The Health Care Assistant is a vital, equal value member of the department who plays a pivotal role in efficient and effective provision of patient care. 

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Excellent organisational skill.
• A friendly disposition and excellent communication skills.
• Successfully completed the Health Care Assistant or Health Support Assistant training or a NZQA approved National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (level 3) or a National Certificate in Community Support Services (level 3).
• Ability to work as a member of the team.
• Customer focus.

Click here to view job description.

Please apply online from this page.

If you require any additional information, please contact Nicole Sim (Nurse Manager - Integrated Operations Centre) email Nicole.Sim@tdhb.org.nz 

Applications close 2 March 2025 - however we will close this position if suitable applicants are found earlier. 

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed.