Healthcare Assistant - Medical Progressive Care - Christchurch
Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch
- 0.8FTE (32 hours a week), Permanent Role
- Shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Night, Monday to Sunday
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.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our Medical Progressive Care team. Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. This role varies from day to day depending on the requirements of the ward.
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the nursing staff
- Personal care - assisting patients with showering, feeding, mobility support etc;
- Cleaning and tidying the ward
- Stocking the ward
- Providing close observation support
- Making sure that everything is running smoothly to its highest potential
About the Service
Medical Progressive Care unit is a 14 bed General Medical ward that specialises in the management of people unwell with acute medical conditions.
About you- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in an inclusive multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to work all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Night
- Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn
- A high attention to detail and the ability to relate to patients and their families
- A good use of initiative and problem-solving skills
- Passion to assist our patients to achieve the best health outcomes
- Previous healthcare experience desirable, but not essential
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 by Friday 25th July.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nila at nila.gopal@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz