Health Care Assistant - Woman, Child and Familyat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes - - Opotiki
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/ LocationThe 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 youEffective communication and interpersonal skillsFlexibility and the ability to adjust to changing needs and prioritiesSelf-motivation and initiativeHonesty, reliability and confidentialityThe ability to work in a team environment and maintain a calm disposition under pressureThe ability to accept direction and delegation and to seek assistanceIdeally have experience in a health care setting or related health or consumer focused service e.g. hospitalityIdeally have experience with companion care Click here for Position DescriptionClick 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.