Where you'll be working: Waikato Hospital The details: Permanent Full time and Part time positions available Salary details: $23.75-$28.18 per hour MECA + Kiwisaver Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity * The position reports to the Attendants team leader * We are team of 120-130 attendants. * The role involves walking up to 15km per day, lifting items upto 10kg and pushing patients on beds or other mobility equipment. * You need to be very fit to succeed in this role * All attendants need to be available to work a rotating roster. Key responsibilities of the role: * Transport of patients, blood collection, cleaning defined areas, mail sorting/deliveries, removal of rubbish and linen. * Provide customer focused co-ordination and telephone service for the attendant team including completion of accurate data, recording and processing of requests as required. Click here to view the position description. (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.) Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service We are an integral and diverse team that works throughout the hospital across all specialities, supporting all clinical staff to maintain good hospital flow. We are in the front line to meet and greet hospital patients and are the last to see them out. We are a friendly and welcoming team that support each other offering a pathway for opportunities to work within the Te Whatu Ora organisation. Mōu | About you * Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role: * Excellent fitness to work in an environment with heavy physical demands including frequent walking, pushing and lifting Willingness to follow direction and carry out tasks in a timely efficient manner * The ability to build and maintain positive respectful relationships with customers and team members * Be reliable with an excellent attendance record * A full NZ driver's licence for automatic and manual vehicles is essential * Eligibility to work in New Zealand Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here . * As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. * We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes. * We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose * We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. * As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. * Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – ****** Closing date: 29 October 2024 Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!