Compassionate Health Care Assistant – Ward 5 (Part-Time)

New Zealand Government

Gisborne

On-site

NZD 40,000 - 56,000

Part time

34 hours ago

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Job summary

Gisborne Hospital is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join Ward 5 on a part-time 0.8FTE basis (64 hours per fortnight). You will assist with patient care, support safe and effective healthcare delivery, and help maintain a safe ward environment.

The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care, with opportunities to work in a busy adult medical ward within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. NZQA Level 3 Health & Wellbeing or Year 1 of Nursing preferred; excellent communication and

Qualifications

Minimum NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, or completion of Year 1 Bachelor of Nursing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A commitment to providing safe, respectful, and person-centred care.
The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Desirable: Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant; Experience working in an acute healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care and support the delivery of safe and effective healthcare.
Contribute to maintaining a safe ward environment.
Undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks to meet service needs.
Enhance the wellbeing and experience of our patients and their whānau.