Student Health Care Assistant - Part-Time, Hillcrest Campus

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Waikato is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join the Student Health team at Hillcrest campus. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks to support high-quality student care, including recording vital signs and assisting clinicians.

This 20-hour-per-week role is salary range $57,752 to $67,609 prorated per year, depending on skills and experience, working with a busy, multidisciplinary team to promote student health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Good general education to at least NCEA Level 2 or equivalent.
• Interest in primary healthcare and experience in health care or general practice is welcome.
• Current First Aid or CPR certificate or Level 4 qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and support patients.
• Assist clinicians with minor procedures.
• Manage recalls and clinical stock; monitor cold chain.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

MS Office

Education

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent

First Aid or CPR certificate

Level 4 primary care practice assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Waikato is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join the Student Health team at Hillcrest campus. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks to support high-quality student care, including recording vital signs and assisting clinicians.

This 20-hour-per-week role is salary range $57,752 to $67,609 prorated per year, depending on skills and experience, working with a busy, multidisciplinary team to promote student health and wellbeing.