Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant – Part Time (42 hours per fortnight | 0.55 FTE)

Mo te turanga | About the role :

We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our inpatient ward team.

You will work a set roster of 6-hour shifts (3pm-9.30pm) which includes one weekend per fortnight.

You'll play a key role in supporting patients and the wider healthcare team by providing hands-on patient care and essential housekeeping tasks.

Under the guidance of nursing staff, you will :

Assist with personal hygiene, mobility, positioning, and rehabilitation

Provide patient watches or chaperone support as needed

Deliver meals and maintain ward cleanliness

Restock supplies and support clinical staff as required

Mou ake | About you :

You're someone who genuinely cares about people.

Whether you have experience in care work or customer service, your empathy and professionalism will shine.

We're looking for someone who :

Works exceptionally well in a team environment

Ideally has experience in the health sector

Holds (or is willing to work towards) an NZQA Level 3 Health and Wellbeing – Health Assistance Certificate

Mo matou | About us :

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

As a pro-equity organisation, we are especially committed to supporting Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Ka mea whakaputa o matou | What we offer :

We offer competitive pay aligned with Health New Zealand rates : Step 1 $

• to Step 5 $
• per hour (plus penal rates).

Classifications : Healthcare & Social Assistance

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