Health Care Assistant Medicalat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes -
About the RoleThe successful applicant willProvide quality patient care under the supervision of an RN, and assisting patients to maintain as much of their independence as possible.Provide and maintain a caring, supportive safe environment in which patients can recover and return to their homes or place of residency.Attend to patients personal hygiene, repositioning, feeding, toileting as requiredAnswer bells promptly and act on requestsProvide close observations of vulnerable patients to ensure their safetyCommunicate with the RNs, family & members of the health care team in a friendly, courteous mannerCarry out assigned tasks such as cleaning, restocking, tidying and checking of equipmentContribute to the maintenance of supplies by ordering, processing and monitoring of stock levels About the Team/Service/ LocationHealth 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 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 youEnthusiastic and self-motivatedHonest and reliableDemonstrate excellent communication skillsWork well within a team settingAble to work under pressure and adapt to changes in a demanding work environmentAccepts direction and delegationAble to do fully rostered shiftsRecent experience in health setting would be an advantage Click here for Position Description Click here for Collective Agreement (if applicable) Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo 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.