Health Care Assistant - Older Persons and Rehabilitation Ward
Location: Older Persons and Rehabilitation Ward at Hutt Hospital
Contract: Health Care Assistant, Casual
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
The Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) is looking a casual Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team. You will work under the direction and delegation of the nursing team to provide assistance to patients to meet their activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs. The role also includes housekeeping duties to provide a clean, tidy and organised ward environment.
About the Team/Service Location
The Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) consists of two inpatient wards at Hutt Hospital. We provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning for people admitted with a wide range of medical conditions including stroke, fractures, amputations and deconditioning post illness or surgery. We also provide older persons mental health inpatient care.
About you
The successful applicant will:
- Have a caring nature with a good work ethic
- Have excellent communication skills
- Current experience working as an HCA in a health care setting or in a related health care service
Working at Health New Zealand
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.
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. 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.