Healthcare Assistant

3 weeks ago

Manawatuwanganui, New Zealand North Health Limited Full time

Nursing - Aged Care (Healthcare & Medical)
Please clearly state your residency/visa status in your cover letter. If no status is discernible, your application may not be considered.
The pay rate for this job is $23.50 to $28.25 per hour.
International applicants will only be considered for full time positions (at least 30 hours per week on average) AND if their experience/training is such as to warrant a minimum pay rate of $26.16 per hour.
We are looking for reliable and patient persons to join our team. We work with elderly and disabled people who often suffer from cognitive impairments and help them to continue living in a dignified and fulfilling way.
If successful, you will be working in a uniquely designed environment as a part of a passionate and dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To deliver quality care to the residents of this facility, in accordance with relevant care standards and current good and safe practice, duty schedules, and in an attitude of co-operation and helpfulness.
MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS
1 year work experience in healthcare/aged care setting.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Demonstration of appropriate skills, knowledge and experience, or the aptitude to learn through orientation and training.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work collaboratively to support the health and wellbeing of a person with complex needs
Implement person-centred approaches to support a person with complex needs
Recognise and respond to signs of vulnerability and abuse
Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour.
Provide person-centred care under the direction and delegation of a health professional.
Recognise and respond to change.
Provide person-centred support to maximise independence.
Work within the responsibilities and boundaries of their role
To be a good communicator with Residents and staff. Observe and report any changes in the resident's condition and vital signs.
Perform entry-level person-centred tasks and functions in a health or wellbeing setting
Recognise and report risks and/or changes in a person and/or family/whanau
Communicate to support a person's health or wellbeing
To comply with the relevant policies related to punctuality, correct maintenance of time records, sick call procedure, professional appearance and conduct, smoking policy and all House Rules.
To support and uphold all policies, mission statement and philosophies at all times
To safely, efficiently and effectively deliver care by prioritising attendance to Resident's needs and delivering the best care possible according to duty schedules, and the Nursing Procedure Manual.
This includes requesting assistance in difficult care delivery situations.
Ensure that all routine cares are delivered as per resident's care plans including, showering, dressing, mobilising, grooming, nutritional assistance.
As required the HCA might have to do Laundry, and perform cleaning and kitchen duties in a helpful manner and maintaining good infection control principles.
There is an obligation of all staff to observe privacy, dignity, comfort & confidentiality of residents.
Keep confidential all facility's business
To be an effective Team worker with consideration for other employees. It is required that record of reports are current, informative rather than merely gratuitous. The HCA is to be flexible, show initiative and be tolerant and understanding when duties are busy. To be readily adaptable to change.
This includes appropriate upward reporting, sharing relevant information with colleagues and maintaining a good working relationship with management.
Attendance and a positive contribution to staff meetings is required.
To follow sound basic hygiene and infection control principles particularly in relation to hand washing.
To develop professionally. This includes attendance of annual Education and training sessions as per our schedule and legislative requirements, one of which must be FIRE AND HEALTH AND SAFETY.
To perform other duties as may be reasonably required to maximise the Resident's safety and sense of wellbeing.
To participate in annual performance appraisals.
Adhere to Health and Safety Policies. Report any hazards and incidents and accidents. Cooperate with any investigations. Attend relevant training.
Assist with meal serving following sound infection control principles. Assist resident's who need help. Observe resident's intake and report any discrepancies.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Commitment to helping Residents in a continuing care environment.
Physical fitness and a commitment to maintain this.
A caring considerate attitude and responsiveness to the care of the Elderly.
Ability to adapt to change and to work efficiently under pressure.
Good organisation and prioritising skills.
Honesty, integrity, conscientiousness, and industriousness.
Previous experience in care of the elderly, IHC and/or psychiatric residents.
Good understanding, able to follow instructions.
Awareness of ways to optimise independence of residents.
Understanding of Residents rights, Advocacy and privacy.
EMPLOYMENT BASIS
For NZ resident/citizen applicants full time/part time/casual positions are available.
For international applicants a minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed.

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