Health Care Assistant - Medical at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Health Care Assistant Medical

Rotorua Hospital

Permanent, fulltime

Fully rostered shifts

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

The successful applicant will

• Provide quality patient care under the supervision of an RN, and assisting patients to maintain as much of their independence as possible.
• Provide and maintain a caring, supportive safe environment in which patients can recover and return to their homes or place of residency.
• Attend to patients personal hygiene, repositioning, feeding, toileting as required
• Answer bells promptly and act on requests
• Provide close observations of vulnerable patients to ensure their safety
• Communicate with the RNs, family & members of the health care team in a friendly, courteous manner
• Carry out assigned tasks such as cleaning, restocking, tidying and checking of equipment
• Contribute to the maintenance of supplies by ordering, processing and monitoring of stock levels

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Honest and reliable
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Work well within a team setting
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes in a demanding work environment
• Accepts direction and delegation
• Able to do fully rostered shifts
• Recent experience in health setting would be an advantage

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Click here for Collective Agreement (if applicable)

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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.