Infection Prevention Cns — Lead & Educate Care Teams

New Zealand Government; Taranaki; Sur place; NZD 36 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

New Plymouth Sunhaven Holdings Limited is seeking Health Care Assistants to work in a challenging environment in New Plymouth. The role offers 30–40 hours per week with hourly pay ranging from $26.16 to $28.25.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, vital sign monitoring, and supporting nursing staff. Qualifications require NZQA Level 4 in health care or 3 years' experience, with good communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 4 health care qualification or 3 years' relevant experience required.
• Compassionate, patient, and understanding by nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Culturally sensitive and able to engage with families.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• First Aid and CPR certification is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding patients.
• Assist patients with mobility and daily living activities.
• Monitor and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate).
• Support nursing/medical staff by following instructions and maintaining a safe environment.
• Assist with meal preparation and serving, accommodating dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
• Assist in moving and transferring patients with proper lifting techniques.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities.

Connaissances

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

First Aid

Patient care

Formation

NZQA Level 4 Health Care

Description du poste

Health Care Assistant

New Plymouth Sunhaven Holdings Limited

Posted 9 days ago

Job Description

Sunhaven Holdings Limited is looking for motivated Health Care Assistants who can work in a challenging environment for 30-40 hours each week.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding patients.
• Assist patients with mobility and daily living activities.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
• Support the nursing and medical staff by carrying out instructions and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
• Help with the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
• Assist in moving and transferring patients using proper lifting techniques.
• Report any changes in patients' conditions or needs to the nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role or NZQA level 4 qualification in Health care is required.
• Compassionate, patient, and understanding nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
• Be culturally sensitive and able to engage with family
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• First Aid and CPR certification is advantageous.

Working place, hours, Wages Level

• Working in a nice place located in New Plymouth
• Weekly Hours: You will be paid at actual hours however we guarantee minimum 30 hours and maximum 40 hours
• Remuneration: Great market driven rates on experience, hour rate $26.16-$28.25