Health Care Assistant

5 months ago

Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Where you'll be working**: Hamilton & Rural District Nursing Service

**The details**: Casual Health Care Assistant. Negotiated hours between 0800 - 1630hrs Monday to Friday. Some weekend work may be available.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to support our district nurses by working alongside them providing patient care in patients homes, and non-clinical tasks as required.

We currently have a vacancy for a Health Care Assistant to join our District Nursing Service in a casual capacity. An opportunity exists for a Health Care Assistant to work as and when required within the Hamilton and Rural Family Health Team working across Hamilton and surrounding Rural bases. The successful applicant will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment in a changing environment, communication skills, and show a passion for working in the community.

We welcome applicants who are currently undertaking nursing studies. The Health Care Assistant works under the direct supervision of the registered or enrolled nurse.

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Mōu | About you

**You would be suitable for this position if you**:
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Are mature and have a positive outlook to life

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Previous experience caring for people although this should not be considered a barrier as a full orientation is provided

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Are able to take direction and work positively within a health care team

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Can perform assigned tasks in patient care & non-clinical tasks

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Are a team player

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Hold a full drivers license

You will be provided with a comprehensive orientation programme working alongside Registered and Enrolled nurses and will have professional development opportunities.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

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Whakamana - Give and earn respect

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Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

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Mauri Pai - Fair play

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Whakapakari - Growing the good

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Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

**Closing date**: Open until filled

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