Hospital Aide

Te Mahi / About the Position
We are currently seeking a caring, reliable, and dedicated Hospital Aides to join our team at Nurse Maude Care Home. In this role, you will work alongside a team of skilled healthcare professionals to provide essential support to our residents with their daily needs and ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Your work commitment will contribute to creating a safe, clean, and compassionate environment for our residents, making a positive impact on their lives.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, supporting independence, and making a real difference in the lives of others, we would love to hear from you

Position Details:
Location: Nurse Maude Care Home 25 Mansfield Avenue, Merivale

Hours: Between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when available.

Fixed-Term (1 Year) - Maternity Leave Cover
- Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)
- Tuesday - Saturday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)
- Sunday - Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (22.5 hours per week)

Permanent Shifts
- Tuesday - Saturday: 3:00PM - 9.30 PM (30 hours per week)
- Monday - Thursday: 11:00PM - 7:00AM (30 hours per week)

Casual Opportunities

Casual positions are also available for those seeking flexibility.

**Requirements**:

- A valid New Zealand Working Visa.
- Covid Vaccine plus 2 boosters
- Availability to work one of the listed roster shifts.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or similar role preferred but not essential.
- Compassionate and patient, with a commitment to providing the highest standard of care.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Strong and positive communication skills and the ability to build rapport with residents, families, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

- Teamwork and Communication: Work collaboratively as a team, communicate efficiently, and respect everyone you interact with, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
- Personal Care Assistance: Support residents with daily personal care needs, including bathing, showering, dressing, undressing, and grooming.
- Mobility Support: Assist residents with mobilisations, transfers, and toileting requirements, prioritising safety and independence.
- Nutrition and Hydration: Help residents with their food and fluid requirements, ensuring they are well-nourished and hydrated.
- Adherence to Protocols: Follow the organisation's policies and protocols to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

He momo / About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Eligibility to work in NZ with a current Visa
- Reliable transport to and from work
- High energy, physical fitness, and enthusiasm
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication
- Previous experience as a hospital aide or similar
- Great people skills that demonstrate empathy
- Flexibility, ability to multitask, and excellent time management.

Ki te huanga / Benefits of working at Nurse Maude
As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

- Wellbeing: Discounts on a range of wellbeing activities, including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks, and dentures
- Staff Discounts: Access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers
- Health Insurance: Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
- Staff Development: Encouragement and support for personal and professional development through study and research
- Hourly Rate: $24.08 - $29.97 per hour based on qualifications.

Te Whakahaerenga / The Organisation
Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago, Nurse Maude provides services to more than 400,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care, and allied support.

Ki aro / Interested?

Job Details
Reference #21411Posted on08 Oct 2025Closes on08 Nov 2025 23:55Location(s)ChristchurchExpertiseHospital AideJob level(s)ExperiencedWork type(s)Fixed term full-timePosition description (click link to view)Hospital Aide Position Description - April 2025.pdfApply

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