• Start Date - As soon as possible
• Hours - 0.4 FTE (16 hours a week) and 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) (see below for further information)
• Shifts - Need to be able to cover all shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Status - Permanent
• Location - Tuarangi Home in Ashburton
• Salary - Starting from $58,100 to $68,309 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement

Kia hiwa rā! Mō te tūnga - About the Role
Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to our patients, and we currently have a part time vacancy based in Tuarangi Home in Ashburton.
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment. You will enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a high level of confidentiality and the ability to work well under pressure.
This role is primarily based in Tuarangi Home, however at times you may be required to work in some of the other wards at Ashburton Hospital.

• Tuarangi Home is a Residential Care facility (close to the main Ashburton Hospital) that provides hospital level and dementia care at both rest home and hospital levels.
• Ashburton Hospital provides a range of Inpatient health services; both acute, and assessment treatment and rehabilitation.

Shifts available:
Please indicate on your cover letter which shift you prefer
Shift 1:
This is a night shift on a 4 week revolving roster, with days of work varying start time 2240 to 0710
Shift 2:
This is a four week revolving roster , covering all shifts, with varying days of work,
Hours: Morning - 0645 to 1515 or varying short shifts within these hours
Afternoons - 1430 to 2300 or varying short shifts within these hours
Nights -2240 to 0710
Please indicate which shift you are interested in on your cover letter.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team work
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Previous experience working with people with dementia is advantageous, but not essential
• A certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or 4) or a willingness to work towards one

Ngā hua - Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

When you work at the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
Mō mātou - About us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Canterbury | Waitaha, we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Tono ināianei - Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.
Kia mau te wehi!