Health Care Assistant, Ward 23

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 30.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health NZ Counties Manukau is seeking a Health Care Assistant for Ward 23, Adult Rehabilitation & Health of Older People, to support the nursing team in delivering quality care. This 0.7 FTE, part-time, permanent role focuses on assisting with daily patient care, prioritising tasks, and building strong relationships with patients and families in a busy rehabilitation setting in Auckland.

You will work closely with RNs, contribute to stroke rehabilitation initiatives, and participate in ongoing

Formación

• 1+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand.
• Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate or equivalent (to be assessed).
• Good communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Registered Nurses with day-to-day patient care.
• Provide clinical care to patients as part of the care team.
• Be highly organised, prioritise tasks and manage multiple patient needs.
• Build strong relationships with patients and families to support care plans.

Conocimientos

Health care experience

Communication skills

Educación

Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate

Descripción del empleo

Health Care Assistant, Ward 23, Adult Rehabilitation & Health of Older People

• Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
• Part-Time, Permanent Position Available! (0.7 FTE)

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

About the role:

Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People (ARHOP) provides specialist inpatient/ outpatient services rehabilitation and community based services, the demands for which will continue in the future. Ward 23, a 28 bed ward, has an Adult Rehabilitation model of care with a patient focus of stroke rehabilitation and other neurological conditions for younger and older people, who often have multiple or complex needs. In the future there will be an opportunity to extend the model of care with the development of the Integrated Stroke Service and other conditions requiring rehabilitation. Health Care Assistants are our RNs right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care. The successful applicant will get the opportunity to work with different patients and families supporting the nurses. As a Health Care Assistant you will be required to provide clinical care to our patients. Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
• Engage with a diverse community and enhance your clinical practice
• Access to ongoing education and training opportunities

Essential:

• 1+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand
• Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate or equivalent (to be assessed)
• Good communication skills

Applications Close: 13th November 2026 Job Number: CMH202617940B