Health Care Assistant

1 week ago

New Plymouth, New Zealand Sunhaven Holdings Limited Full time

**Job Duties include, but are not limited to the following**:

- Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding patients.
- Assist patients with mobility and daily living activities.
- Monitor and record patients’ vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
- Support the nursing and medical staff by carrying out instructions and maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
- Help with the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
- Assist in moving and transferring patients using proper lifting techniques.
- Report any changes in patients’ conditions or needs to the nursing staff.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities.

**Job Requirements**:

- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role or NZQA level 4 qualification in Health care is required.
- Compassionate, patient, and understanding nature.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
- Be culturally sensitive and able to engage with family
- A relevant health care qualification (e.g., Certificate in Health and Wellbeing) is a plus.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- First Aid and CPR certification is advantageous.

**Working place, hours, Wages Level**
- Working in a nice place located in Taranaki
- Weekly Hours: You will be paid at actual hours however we guarantee minimum 30 hours and maximum 40 hours
- Remuneration: Great market driven rates on experience, hour rate $26.16-$28.25

**How to Apply**:

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