Job Description - Health Care Assistant - Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation (HAW08390) Vacancy NoHAW08390
Service/ Department: Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
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:Behind every service onsite is a team of people quietly going about their business making things tick! In Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke's Bay, one of those is our team of Health Care Assistants. As a Health Care Assistant, you will work within our team of skilled clinical and non-clinical staff who provide quality, comprehensive services ensuring our patients and their whanau are well cared for.
While ideally, you will have hospital experience, we will ensure you are given thorough orientation and support. You will work under the direction and delegation of clinical staff and develop a wide range of skills and experience.
About the Team/Service/Location:Our team is passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where patients and their families feel valued and informed. We are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, striving to provide the highest standard of care. At the ATR Unit, we recognize that success is a collective effort, and we are proud to work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.
About You:To be successful in this role you will need:
Experience caring for people in a similar roleA passion for people and the communityA genuine desire to help and support othersNew Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) (or be willing to study towards this)Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New Zealand:Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
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 our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply:To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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