Health Care Assistant - Te Poutama Arawhiti (Health in Aging) at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Poutama Arawhiti is looking for Health Care Assistants (HCA) to join our team. With a strong focus on rehabilitation therapy, this role requires good communication skills and a team focus. You will work under the direction of the Registered Nursing team and alongside the many disciplines that make up our service.

There are permanent 0.8 FTE positions available, working 64 hours per fortnight however a reduced FTE can be considered. Full orientation and training will be provided.

If you are an enthusiastic, reliable team player and interested in growing your skills in the health service field, we would love to hear from you.  Sound like you?  We encourage you to apply today stating in your cover letter how many hours per week you wish to be considered for. 

The BOPDHB are committed to promoting Inclusion for all with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

The Bay of Plenty is renowned for its beautiful beaches, surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing, tramping and native bush reserves. The city of Tauranga is only 2 hours from Auckland; around an hour away from Rotorua and in winter it is under 3 hours to the central plateau ski fields. We value work-life balance and staff well-being with a full staff wellness programme on offer.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has an innovative culture where staff share the principles of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive and Excellence in their daily work. The successful applicant will have to provide evidence they are compassionate, team spirited, responsive to needs and with an attitude of always striving for excellence. 

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications are to be made online.