Health Care Assistant Casual Agency

Health Care Assistant Agency CasualHealth 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 An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a member of the health care team with the agency casual pool. The role involves supporting nursing staff to provide patient care and undertaking a range of non clinical duties to ensure the unit runs efficiently. About the Team/Service/ Location Our agency team consists of Health Care Assistants working across Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals to support wards to provide quality care to patients and their whanau. As a member of the agency team, you will work across all departments at Lakes including adults, children, maternity, emergency, critical care and mental health. 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 is 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. competitive salary free staff parking free flu vaccination discounts (with local businesses) access to Employee Assistance Program About you Effective communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing needs and priorities Self motivation and initiative Honesty, reliability and confidentiality The ability to work in a team environment and maintain a calm disposition under pressure The ability to accept direction and delegation and to seek assistance. Ideally have experience in a health care setting or related health or consumer focused service e.g. hospitality Ideally have experience with companion care 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr