Health Care Assistant

Mercy Hospital Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Dunedin seeks a part-time Healthcare Assistant for their Inpatient Service. This role involves supporting clinical staff in delivering patient care, working effectively within a team, and ensuring clear communication. The ideal candidate must exhibit strong interpersonal skills, manage time effectively, and uphold the facility's values. Noteworthy benefits include free onsite parking and subsidised staff meals.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff meals

Christmas and New Year’s off

Discounted hospital fees for family members

Qualifications

• Ability to support the delivery of safe, efficient patient care.
• Understanding of infection control principles.
• Willingness to provide vaccination history.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in daily tasks in a clinical team.
• Work according to the Calderdale Framework and associated competencies.
• Ensure effective communication to support teamwork.

Skills

Ability to work independently or in a team setting

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Good levels of computer literacy

Strong time management and organisational skills

Ability to work calmly during times of pressure

Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills

Flexible and adaptable in approach

Role model organisational values

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant Inpatient Service – Permanent part-time position. This role is 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) and works on a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday.

The HCA supports the delivery of safe, efficient care and contributes to a positive patient experience by assisting clinical staff in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• To work effectively within a clinical team assisting in providing patient care.
• To practise in accordance with the Calderdale Framework and associated Mercy Hospital Clinical task instructions (CTI) / competencies for HCAs.
• Support patient safety by understanding key infection control principles.
• Ensure all communication supports effective teamwork.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good levels of computer literacy
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work calmly during times of pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Is flexible and adaptable in approach
• Be able to role model organisational values

To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history.

Why Mercy Hospital?

As a Mercy employee, you will have access to the following benefits (not exhaustive list):

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff meals
• Christmas and New Year’s off to enjoy with your loved ones
• Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members

Please note, vacancy close dates may be subject to change.