Health Care Assistant - Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service

Location Hutt Hospital Contract Permanent, Part Time up to 0.9 FTE. Rostered and rotating shifts. About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for Experienced Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join our nursing team. If you are interested in working with the elderly and wish to be part of a team focused on excellent patient care and achieving patient focused outcomes, we would be keen to hear from you. As a Health Care Assistant in our busy Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service, you will become an important part of our multi-disciplinary team. We are looking to recruit positive and enthusiastic health care assistants who have a genuine interest in patient well-being. We have an exciting and supportive environment. You will ideally have experience in working with older people, either in a rest home or hospital environment. We are currently looking for a permanent part-time (up to 0.9 FTE) HCA. You will be required to work rostered and rotating shifts. If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role, then apply today. About the Team/Service/Location The Older Person & Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) at Hutt Hospital consists of two wards (East) and (West). We provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation & discharge planning for people of all ages 16 years and over who have experienced stroke, fractures, amputations, reconditioning post-surgery and falls. We also provide Older Persons Mental Health Service, complex discharge planning palliative care and comprehensive geriatric assessment and treatment. About you The HCA contributes to the successful operation of the nursing team by collaborating and working alongside the Inter-disciplinary team, Registered Nurse (RN), and/or Enrolled Nurse (EN) to meet the patient/client needs. The Health Care Assistant will assist with delegated patient care, cleaning and undertake housekeeping or clerical functions. The Health Care Assistant may also be required to undertake a specific area of responsibility, as assigned by their manager. Quality practice and improved patient safety is an important part of this role. Working at 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. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr