Healthcare Assistant | Kaikōura Health

Start Date – As soon as possible 

Shifts – 0.7FTE, part-time. Morning, afternoon and nights; Monday to Sunday

Status - Permanent

Location - Kaikōura Health (Te Hā o Te Ora)

Salary – Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Kaikoura Health are looking for a part-time Kaiāwhina (Health Care Assistants) to join our wonderful rural kapa (team). This is a great opportunity to tautoko (support) and give back to your community.

This role varies from day to day depending on the requirements of Kaikoura Health, but ultimately you will be there to work in collaboration with the nursing teams to make sure that the facility is running smoothly and to its highest potential; in both Long Term Care and the Medical Acute area. This could mean preforming a variety of tasks such as:

• Tautoko (support) the nursing team to provide manaaki and awhina to both residents and tūroro (patients) with personal cares and their activities of daily living. This includes;
• Assistance with meals
• Moving and handling
• Hygiene cares
• Cleaning and tidying the ward, stocking and supply ordering

Skills and Experience

You will have the following skills to be successful in this role:

• Strong customer service skills
• Fantastic organisation skills & the ability to learn quickly 
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with people from all walks of life
• You will have a kind and caring nature
• A strong work ethic is an integral part of this role. The areas can be a challenging and busy work environment so your ability to multi task and use your initiative will be key to this role.
•  Knowledge of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, Te Ao Māori is desirable

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Monday 14th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.