Primary Care Pharmacist — Flexible Hours & Collaborative

Pinnacle Health; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunhaven Holdings Limited in New Plymouth is seeking Health Care Assistants to join a challenging care setting. Positions offer 30–40 hours per week with hourly pay aligned to experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience or NZQA Level 4 in Health Care, with strong communication and teamwork skills and a compassionate, patient approach. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as a Health Care Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Education

NZQA Level 4 Health Care qualification

Job description

Health Care Assistant

New Plymouth Sunhaven Holdings Limited

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