Healthcare Assistant - Medical Progressive Care

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their Medical Progressive Care team. You will provide essential support to nursing staff and assist patients with personal care needs. Candidates must be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to work various shifts. The position offers opportunities to contribute to patient care in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work all shifts: Morning, Afternoon and Night.
• Willingness to learn.
• Good use of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing staff.
• Assist patients with personal care.
• Clean and tidy the ward.
• Stock the ward.
• Provide close observation support.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent time management skills

High attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Passion to assist patients

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Medical Progressive Care

Only for registered members

NZD 50,000 - 60,000

Healthcare Assistant - Medical Progressive Care at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

• 0.8FTE (32 hours aweek), Permanent Role
• Shifts - Morning,Afternoon and Night, Monday to Sunday
  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed HealthcareAssistant to join our Medical Progressive Care team.

Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients andsupporting the clinical team.This role varies from day to day dependingon the requirements of the ward.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the nursingstaff
• Personal care -assisting patients with showering, feeding, mobility support etc;
• Cleaning and tidying theward
• Stocking the ward
• Providing closeobservation support
• Making sure thateverything is running smoothly to its highest potential
  

About the Service

Medical Progressive Care unit is a 14 bed General Medicalward that specialises in the management of people unwell with acute medicalconditions.

About you

• Excellent customerservice skills andthe abilityto work in an inclusivemulti-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to work allshifts - Morning, Afternoon and Night
• Excellent timemanagement skills and a willingness to learn
• A high attention todetail and the ability to relate to patients and their families
• A good use of initiativeand problem-solving skills
• Passion to assist ourpatients to achieve the best health outcomes

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 byFriday 25th July.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at [e-mail]

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury

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