Health Care Assistant - Woman, Child and Family
Healthcare Assistant Woman, Child, and Family
Part-time (32 hours per fortnight)
Full rostered shifts
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a member of the health care team in the Woman, Child, and Family units at Rotorua Hospital. The role involves supporting nursing staff to provide patient care and undertaking a range of non-clinical duties to ensure the unit runs efficiently.
Health 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 Team/Service/ Location
The Woman, Child, and Family area consists of Children's Unit, Peri-natal Unit, Birthing Unit and SCBU.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community.Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here
About you- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing needs and priorities
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Honesty, reliability and confidentiality
- The ability to work in a team environment and maintain a calm disposition under pressure
- The ability to accept direction and delegation and to seek assistance
- Ideally have experience in a health care setting or related health or consumer focused service e.g. hospitality
- Ideally have experience with companion care
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Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising.Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.