Health Care Assistant - Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract:  Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

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 assistant 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 a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) HCA. 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. The salary range for this role is MECA HCA Step 2 - 5 - pro rata.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

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.

About you 

The HCA contributes to the successful operation of the nursing team by collaborating and working alongside the Inter-disciplinary team, Registered Nurse (RN), and/or Enrolled Nurse (EN) to meet the patient/client needs. 

• The Health Care Assistant 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.
• Quality practice and improved patient safety is an important part of this role. 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 12th June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@Tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.