Compassionate Outpatients Care Assistant

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Timaru; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury, Timaru Hospital, is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join the Outpatients team on a 0.8 FTE basis. You will support patient care, assist with daily operations, and work with nursing and allied staff to ensure a smooth outpatient experience for patients and whānau.

The role requires a genuine commitment to patient care, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to handle a busy outpatient environment with flexibility and

Qualifications

• Patient care focused with a genuine interest in health outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Friendly, professional, and caring approach to patients and whānau.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support patients during outpatient appointments and care activities.
• Prepare clinical areas and assist with patient flow.
• Undertake delegated patient care activities as directed.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with equipment cleaning/preparation.
• Support administration and non-clinical tasks for the team.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organisation

Privacy & confidentiality

IT literacy

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3+)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury, Timaru Hospital, is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join the Outpatients team on a 0.8 FTE basis. You will support patient care, assist with daily operations, and work with nursing and allied staff to ensure a smooth outpatient experience for patients and whānau.

The role requires a genuine commitment to patient care, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to handle a busy outpatient environment with flexibility and