Hca for Rapid Response

**Healthcare Assistant**

**Rapid Response - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury**

**Fixed Term Part Time or Full time for 2 years**

**2.8 FTE available**

Shifts are rostered Monday to Sunday, Morning and Afternoon Shifts (7.30am -9.00pm)

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Right now, we’re looking for Healthcare Assistants (HCA’s) with community experience to join the Community Hub Rapid Response team. This service provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and is focused on, hospital avoidance, early supportive discharge (from hospital) and non-acute rehabilitation in a homecare setting

The HCA’s in this team will under the delegation of the registered health professionals and provide care and support to patients and clients in their own homes.

This role will suit someone who is able to work with a wide group of healthcare professionals, have the ability to practice independently and use prior expertise to ensure patient and client centered care enabling them to maximize independence.

Other requirements for success in this role includes:

- Previous community experience and/or a passion for providing care that supports people in their own homes
- Ability to work independently and use initiative and assessment methods to report changes in health status of each client and patient
- Delivery of a safe and effective patient focused service Have the ability to work with patients and their whanau and family
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Must have a current full drivers licence.

**Why choose Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury?**

At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can’t wait for you to join us.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

**Applications Close: Open and will close once **a suitable applicant is found.**

Fixed Term/Contract, Fixed Term/Contract/Full Time, Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time

**Job no**:KJAM3138267

**Location**:Primary and Community Services

**Closing Date**:Open