Health Care Assistant [New Zealand]

 

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Where you'll be working: START Thames, based Thames Hospital
The details: Permanent Full time - 80 Hours per fortnight - Rostered Monday to Sunday, available to work both shifts 0700-1530 hrs and 1200-2030 hrs
Salary details: $51,770 - $61,540

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
As a health care assistant in START you will be working within a team of health professionals delivering rehabilitation to patients in the community. START is a programme which provides and promote rehabilitation of patients within their home environment primarily for over 65 year olds and Stroke patients of all age. START aims to reduce the pressure on hospital beds, through avoiding hospital admissions, earlier discharge, preventing readmissions and improving the quality of care for this group of patients. Although this position is based in Hamilton, our service covers the rural towns within the Te Whatu Ora area. Travelling is therefore part of this position. The vehicle is supplied. We require a dynamic health care assistant with a passion for rehabilitation in the community setting to join our team.

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mōu | About you
We require a dynamic health care assistant with a passion for rehabilitation in the community setting to join our team who has:

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experience working in the community setting preferably with the older person

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assist with rehabilitation activities within the patient's own home

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work within an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals

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provide care delegated by a registered nurse or allied health professional

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commit to ongoing education and development

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be a team player

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hold a full NZ drivers licence

If you are interested in being part of this innovative service, we would welcome your application.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

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Whakamana – Give and earn respect

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Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me

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Mauri Pai – Fair play

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Whakapakari – Growing the good

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Kotahitanga – Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

He aha Waikato
Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Elysia.Koretz@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 11 August 2023

COVID-19:
A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.

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