Health Care Assistant Casual Agency
Health Care Assistant
Casual - Agency
Lakes District Hospital Rotorua and Taupo
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a member of the health care team with the agency casual pool. The role involves supporting nursing staff to provide patient care and undertaking a range of non clinical duties to ensure the unit runs efficiently.
About the Team/Service/ Location
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
You should have
Effective communication and interpersonal skillsFlexibility 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
Current full drivers licence
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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.