Gastroenterology Care Assistant — Patient‑Focused Support

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau A Māui Hawke'S Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Gastroenterology at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital. The role is permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and focused on supporting safe, high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist with delegated patient care activities, help maintain patient comfort, and support daily service operations, contributing to positive patient outcomes in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving, healthcare support, or patient care roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, whānau and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety and delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delegated patient care activities.
• Support patient comfort and wellbeing.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day running of the service.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Patient Safety

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Gastroenterology at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital. The role is permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and focused on supporting safe, high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist with delegated patient care activities, help maintain patient comfort, and support daily service operations, contributing to positive patient outcomes in a collaborative