Geriatric Care Assistant Compassionate Elder Care

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join Ward 2A at Taranaki Hospital. This permanent role offers varied full-time hours within a supportive team committed to high-quality care.

We value elderly care experience, excellent communication, teamwork, time management and a patient-focused approach. Suitable qualifications include Health Care Assistant Level 4 or NZQA certificates in elder/community support. Apply by 13 October via our careers portal.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for the elderly with a patient-focused approach.
• Completed Health Care Assistant or Health Support qualification (Level 4 preferred).
• NZQA Level 3 certificates in elder care or community support preferable.

Skills

Elderly care

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Customer focus

Activity engagement

Education

Health Care Assistant qualification (Level 4)

NZQA National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (Level 3)

National Certificate in Community Support Services (Level 3)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join Ward 2A at Taranaki Hospital. This permanent role offers varied full-time hours within a supportive team committed to high-quality care.

We value elderly care experience, excellent communication, teamwork, time management and a patient-focused approach. Suitable qualifications include Health Care Assistant Level 4 or NZQA certificates in elder/community support. Apply by 13 October via our careers portal.