Healthcare Assistant- Christchurch

3 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Geneva Healthcare Full time

**Healthcare Assistant
- Christchurch**:
Christchurch, NZ

Temporary

In this role, you will be placed into Aged Care facilities in the Christchurch Region covering when the client is short staffed and needs an extra set of hands.

**About Geneva Healthcare**

Due to increased demand from our clients, we are currently recruiting Aged Care Caregivers to cover regular shifts in Christchurch, with an immediate start.

**About the Role**

Are you passionate about providing the best care for the elderly; are you reliable, committed and able to fit into a variety of healthcare settings and teams? Are you available to work weekend hours? Then we want to talk to you.

In this role, you will be placed into Aged Care facilities in the Christchurch Region covering when the client is short staffed and needs an extra set of hands.

**Typical Duties**
- Assisting patients with all activities of daily living, including personal cares and nutritional intake.
- You must be committed to promoting the multidisciplinary team approach as well as following/implementing local policies and procedures.

**Skills & Experience**
- A minimum of six months recent caregiving experience is essential
- Proficiency using hoists and other manual handling equipment
- Strong communication skills

**Geneva Healthcare is a preferred provider of temporary nurses to Aged Care facilities all over the Christchurch region.**

What Geneva Healthcare can offer you when you join our team?
- We pay more than other temp staffing agencies. If you are not happy with your current pay rate with your current agency/employer then talk to us and we will better it (*conditions apply)
- Competitive weekend and overnight allowances,
- Flexible hours; You determine where and when you want to work - control your own schedule
- Entitlement to annual leave, sick leave, Kiwi saver contributions and more
- Contracted preferred suppliers for many aged care facilities nationwide
- Free uniform
- EAP Services
- Our revolutionary online diary system allow you an easy way to manage your work availability
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Opportunities for free training and professional development
- Rewards - we offer regular incentives for our temps. Recent prizes have included Air NZ Mystery Breaks and Big Screen TVs
- Travel opportunities - we have clients all over the country

Agency Caregivers enjoy working with Geneva Healthcare because of our professionalism, responsiveness and supportiveness. Register with us today for our easy sign up process.

You must be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid Work Permit. Please contact Sonam Arora on 0800 436 382, ext.89521 if you have any questions.

Reference#: 852500

  • Healthcare Assistant

    7 days ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand WOFO Full time

    **As a Healthcare Assistant with Wofo, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting patients. Working in hospital settings and aged care, you’ll provide compassionate care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.** **At Wofo, we’re creating a supportive, responsive environment for healthcare professionals. With a commitment to flexibility,...

  • Caregiver- Christchurch

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Geneva Healthcare Full time

    **Caregiver - Christchurch**: Christchurch, NZ Temporary In this role, you will be placed into Aged Care facilities in the Christchurch Region covering when the client is short staffed and needs an extra set of hands. **About Geneva Healthcare** Due to increased demand from our clients, we are currently recruiting Aged Care Caregivers to cover regular...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    3 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$50,000 - NZ$70,000 per year

    Christchurch Outpatients Building, Christchurch Health Campus1.0FTE (40 hours a week) Fixed Term until January 2027 due to Parental LeaveShifts rostered between the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. About...

  • Healthcare Assistants

    3 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Looking out for people Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

    We are currently looking for several experienced Healthcare Assistants for casual work in rest homes around Christchurch.What we need from you:- A minimum of 1 year experience as a Healthcare Assistant- Be a caring and attentive person with good people skills- Have your own reliable transport to get to work- Be happy and available to work casual shiftsIf you...

  • Healthcare Assistants/ Support workers

    17 hours ago

    Christchurch Central, New Zealand MG Healthcare Limited Full time NZ$64,000 - NZ$77,424 per year

    ABOUT MG HEALTHCARE: MG Healthcare is a nationwide nursing agency with a deep commitment to caring for the people of Aotearoa. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, professional support when individuals are at their most vulnerable. Our guiding phrase, "Professionals caring with love," reflects our lived experience and understanding of the emotions...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

    Parkside Ground Medical, Christchurch Hospital0.3 FTE (12hrs per week across 3 days)Availability across all shift times requiredHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleHealthcare Assistants are instrumental in...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

    Ward A3, Waipapa Hospital, Christchurch0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent RoleRostered shifts - Monday to Sunday, Morning, Afternoon and NightsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Healthcare...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

    Ward A7, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Health Campus0.4 FTE (16hrs per week) fixed-term parental leave cover until September 20266-week rotating roster with shifts across Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that...

  • Casual Registered Nurses

    2 weeks ago

    Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch Full time

    **Casual positions available working across Christchurch Hospital Campus**: - ** Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC**: - ** Should have excellent time management and work well within a team** **Mō te tūnga | About the role** Christchurch Hospital Nursing Pool has opportunities for experienced casual RN"s to join the...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    3 days ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$55,000 - NZ$70,000 per year

    Lower Ground Floor, Riverside, Christchurch Hospital0.4FTE Permanent position (16 hours per week)Wednesday and Friday, 8am - 4.30pmHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Child Health Outpatients team...