Healthcare Assistant – Waikari Hospital
- Casual position available
- Shifts offered across Monday to Sunday
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
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Waikari Hospital on a casual contract. Our service operates across Monday to Sunday and shifts will be offered to you when we require cover for on call, annual leave and sick leave.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Registered Nurse
- Assisting in the kitchen to prepare meals
- Assisting the patients with personal cares, activities
- Helping to maintain a high standard of cleaning in the hospital.
About the Service
Waikari Hospital is located in Waikari Village, approximately one hour drive north of Christchurch on State Highway 1 and inland from Waipara.
The hospital is set in beautiful grounds overlooking the Alps. Waikari Hospital meets the needs of the local community as well as covering a large rural district including continuing care of the elderly, general medical, surgical rehabilitation, carer support, respite care and palliative care.
We have 10 beds and are a team of Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Activities Coordinators and Maintenance/Gardeners.
About You
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Has empathetic and caring nature
- Good time management skills
- Ideally experience as a Hospital Aide or similar
- Previous food preparation experience is desirable.
- Based within commuting distance to Waikari Hospital
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 Wednesday 3rd June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz