Health Care Assistant - START

Job Description

• Health Care Assistant - START (WAI29378)Health Care Assistant - START : WAI29378
• Cambridge location
• Permanent, Part Time 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight)
• Rostered shifts Monday – Sunday, 0700 - 2030

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.

Exciting opportunities have arisen for a  suitably qualified health care assistant  to be part of Cambridge START (Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Team) which forms part of the wider START service.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the NZNO Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), shift allowances , professional development and wellness support.

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About the Team / Service

START (Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Team) is an Older Persons and Rehabilitation led programme which provides and promotes rehabilitation of patients within their home environment.

START aims to reduce the pressure on hospital beds, through avoiding hospital admissions, earlier discharge, preventing readmissions and improving the quality of care for this group of patients.

The service will cover the rural areas surrounding Cambridge, including Te Awamutu, Paeroa, Morrinsville, Matamata, Tokoroa and Te Aroha, therefore driving is part of the role. The fleet vehicle is supplied.

About Waikato

The Waikato region is a dynamic mix of stunning scenery and cultural richness, providing a variety of experiences for every age. Whether you're catching epic surf, discovering breathtaking underground wonders, or immersing yourself in the magic of a famous movie landscape, there's something for everyone to enjoy.