Health Care Assistant (Casual) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location:     Hutt Valley District

Service:       Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service (OPRS)

Contract:     Casual Part-time HCAs, rostered/rotating

Salary:        As Per NZNO Meca - HCA Step 1-5 and experience pro rata

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Experienced Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join our nursing team. If you are interested in working with the elderly and wish to be part of a team focused on excellent patient care and achieving patient-focused outcomes, then we would be keen to hear from you.

As a Health Care Assistant in our busy Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service, you will become an important part of our multi-disciplinary team.  We are looking to recruit positive and enthusiastic health care assistants who have a genuine interest in patient well-being.  We have an exciting and supportive environment. You will ideally have experience in working with older people, either in a rest home or hospital environment.  We are currently looking for casual part-time HCAs. You will be required to work rostered and rotating shifts.  If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role, then apply today. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

The Older Person & Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) at Hutt Hospital consists of two wards (East) and (West). We provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation & discharge planning for people of all ages 16 years and over who have experienced stroke, fractures, amputations, reconditioning post-surgery and falls.  We also provide Older Persons Mental Health Service, complex discharge planning palliative care and comprehensive geriatric assessment and treatment.

Moū - About you

The HCA contributes to the successful operation of the nursing/ midwifery team by collaborating and working alongside the Inter-disciplinary team, Registered Nurse (RN) or Midwife (RM) to meet the patient/client needs.  They will assist with delegated patient care, cleaning and undertake housekeeping or clerical functions. The Health Care Assistant may also be required to undertake a specific area of responsibility, as assigned by their manager.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed