Health Care Assistant, Opal Unit

4 hours ago


Manawatu, New Zealand Buscojobs Full time

Applications are sought for a health care assistant to work in OPAL.
We are looking for a permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) Health Care Assistant to join our team.
In OPAL, our values are simple: to put our patients first by working as one team, leading and listening, and striving for the best.
We are committed to delivering the safest possible patient care, the best possible experience for patients, and making the very best use of the resources we have.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and caring staff member who is reliable and flexible to join our team.
If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge, and have a passion to support quality patient care, then this is the opportunity for you
OPAL is a 31-bedded ward for older people with frailty and acute medical illness.
It is part of the MidCentral Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation (HAR) Cluster based in Palmerston North and has links to the Community Elder Health Team.
Key Responsibilities:

The ability to adapt easily in a changing environment
The ability to be flexible and prioritise
The ability to work effectively within a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A high degree of physical capacity
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Successful completion of a Care Givers or related course.
There is an expectation for the successful candidates to complete a study programme which includes self-directed workbooks.
Any comparable course already undertaken by the successful candidate will be taken into account.
When the programme is completed, the candidate is a fully qualified Care Assistant.
Our Organisation:
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Tararua regions.
With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
Come and join us:
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment that delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools, and tertiary institutions.
With the mountains, city, and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
A professional and supportive culture and team setting
Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply:
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.
We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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