Health Care Assistant

5 days ago

Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui Full time

**Health Care Assistant**

**Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation/Acute Stroke Unit**

**Te Whatu Ora Whanganui - Whanganui Hospital**

**Permanent, 32 hours per week**

Whanganui DHB is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

**Ko te kaupapa | About the role**

Do you have a genuine interest in improving the wellbeing of older people? This may be the position for you.

We seek a Health Care Assistant to work in our supportive team, caring for stroke and rehabilitation patients. You will be self-motivated, committed to patient care and have good communication skills.

Your duties will include:

- assisting with basic nursing care
- restocking of supplies
- maintaining a clean and safe environment
- other such duties that will assist with the smooth running of the ward

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**

We are looking for someone who:

- has some experience working as an HCA
- possesses a Health Care Assistant qualification (minimum Level 2)
- has a positive, can do attitude
- is sensitive to the needs of others
- works well in a team
- can adapt to changing situations
- has a sense of humour

If you are a team player, passionate about quality patient care and being a part of an equally passionate team, then we would love to hear from you.

**Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at HealthTe Whatu Ora Whanganui**

**Ko wai mātou | Who are we**

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a vibrant city where citizens and visitors soak up the sunshine at our beaches, Whanganui River and Virginia Lake. We have a great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle. With a thriving Art Culture, Whanganui is New Zealand's only UNESCO City of Design. Whanganui also hosts many nationally attended events such as the Whanganui Vintage Weekend, NZ Masters Games and the world-renowned motorcycle street race - Cemetery Circuit.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

**Me pēhea te tono | How to apply**

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**Rā Katinga | Applications close**

**Applications close: 21st March 2025**

**Vacancy: 02-HCAASU-5130

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