Health Care Associate

22 hours ago

Hastings, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay Full time

**Location**:Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital

**Service/ Department**: Renal Service/Dialysis unit

**Contract**: 72 hours per fortnight, Part-time Permanent

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. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant/s to join our dedicated Renal Ward team. In this part-time, permanent position, you will work 72 hours per fortnight. The position is located in Ballantyne House and the role will be crucial in assisting the nursing and renal physiologist staff and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the ward. In addition to helping patients with daily activities to maintaining a clean and safe environment and being an integral part of the patient care experience, you will be trained to do some technical tasks related to dialysis equipment and inventory management. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, and you can make a real difference in the lives of patients with kidney conditions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

To learn more about the role and review the position profile, click **here.**

**About the Team/Service/ Location**:
Our Renal service specializes in providing comprehensive care for patients with kidney-related illnesses, including those undergoing dialysis and other renal treatments. As part of our team, you’ll be working with highly skilled healthcare professionals, including nurses, renal physiologists, doctors, and other allied health staff, all committed to delivering high-quality care. Our team thrives on collaboration, with a focus on mutual respect, ongoing learning, and patient-centred care. We value the contribution each team member brings and foster a workplace culture where support and teamwork are at the forefront of everything we do.

**About you**:
To be successful in this role, you will:

- Have a genuine passion for working in healthcare and improving patient outcomes
- Be comfortable assisting patients with daily tasks such as feeding, mobility, and hygiene care
- Demonstrate empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations
- Have strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients, their families, and your colleagues
- Be adaptable and open to learning new skills and procedures as required
- Have flexibility in your schedule to work
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

**Working for Health New Zealand**:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**:
**How to Apply**:
For more information, contact Shaiju Thaikandy, (Renal Manager) on extension 5901 or 0276416273

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