Patient-Cocused Health Care Assistant (Part-Time)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant to support patient care in Ward 5, an Adult Medical Ward in Gisborne. The role focuses on safe, compassionate, and person-centred care in a busy hospital environment.

You will assist with patient care, support safe and effective healthcare delivery, and undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, or completion of Year 1 Bachelor of Nursing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to providing safe, respectful, and person-centred care.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and support the delivery of safe and effective healthcare.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe ward environment.
• Undertake a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks to meet service needs.
• Enhance the wellbeing and experience of our patients and their whānau.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or Year 1 BN

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant to support patient care in Ward 5, an Adult Medical Ward in Gisborne. The role focuses on safe, compassionate, and person-centred care in a busy hospital environment.

You will assist with patient care, support safe and effective healthcare delivery, and undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks to meet service needs.