Health Care Assistant - Medical

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Rotorua, North Island 5d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The successful applicant will Provide quality patient care under the supervision of an RN, and assisting patients to maintain as much of their independence as possible. Provide and maintain a caring, supportive safe environment in which patients can recover and return to their homes or place of residency. Attend to patients personal hygiene, repositioning, feeding, toileting as required Answer bells promptly and act on requests Provide close observations of vulnerable patients to ensure their safety Communicate with the RNs, family & members of the health care team in a friendly, courteous manner Carry out assigned tasks such as cleaning, restocking, tidying and checking of equipment Contribute to the maintenance of supplies by ordering, processing and monitoring of stock levels 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 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. About you Enthusiastic and self-motivated Honest and reliable Work well within a team setting Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes in a demanding work environment Accepts direction and delegation Able to do fully rostered shifts Recent experience in health setting would be an advantage 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr