Health Care Assistant Medical - Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU)

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand as a Health Care Assistant in the Medical Assessment and Planning Unit. Provide high-quality care in a dynamic environment, assisting registered nurses and ensuring patient comfort. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patient care while working within a supportive team dedicated to healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Completed Health Assistance Level 3 or willing to complete.
• Friendly, caring, and empathetic.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs with patient cares.
• Deliver meals and manage stock.
• Prepare beds for incoming patients.

Skills

Empathy

Calmness in emergencies

Patient care

Education

Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time 0.9 FTE, Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Note: This role closes on 27th May 2025.

About the Role

As a Health Care Assistant in MAPU, you will work with a dedicated team to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting RNs with patient cares, delivering meals and hot drinks, managing stock, and ensuring beds are prepared for incoming patients.

About the Team/Service/Location

MAPU (Medical Assessment & Planning Unit) is a 16-bed unit focused on assessing, treating, and discharging medical and surgical patients within 24 hours or transferring them to appropriate wards. The unit facilitates efficient patient flow, accepting direct admissions from GPs and ED, with thorough assessments and multidisciplinary reviews to ensure safe and timely discharges.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has completed Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3 or equivalent, or is willing to complete it within specified timeframes
• Is friendly, caring, and empathetic
• Remains calm in emergency situations
• Lives the district values
• Can deliver exemplary patient care

Working at Health New Zealand

We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and embrace diversity and inclusion. Applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities are welcomed.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application through our online portal by 27 May 2025. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the recruitment process may commence before the closing date.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley

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