Health Care Assistant - Medical

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are dedicated to creating a health system that benefits all New Zealanders. Our organization values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that we can effectively serve our diverse communities. About the Role We are currently offering permanent positions for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in the Medical Wards at Whangarei Hospital, with hours that can be negotiated to suit your needs. In this role, you will work under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse or midwife, providing essential assistance to patients with their daily living activities, comfort, and safety needs. Your responsibilities will include performing delegated patient care duties to enhance patient satisfaction, as well as housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized environment. As a vital member of our multi-disciplinary team, it is important to note that HCAs do not make decisions regarding patient care, planning, assessment, monitoring, or evaluation. Instead, your focus will be on ensuring the efficiency and quality of care that prioritizes patient comfort. About the Team/Service/Location For those interested in learning more about living and working in Northland, we encourage you to explore the region and its offerings. About You Essential Requirements - Strong verbal and written communication skills in English - No prior experience is required; comprehensive training will be provided on-site Desirable Requirements - New Zealand Certificate in Health and Well-being (Advanced Support) Level 4 - Current first aid certificate - Two years of experience in the health sector as an HCA or in a related role - Experience working with patients displaying challenging behaviors Working at Health New Zealand We are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to the people of New Zealand. Our workforce is diverse and inclusive, which enables us to better understand and meet the needs of our communities. We encourage applications from individuals in our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by June 15, 2025. Should you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.