Allied Assistant, Te Ara Tiaki Pakeke 1.0 FTE

• Gisborne Hospital
• Full time
• Permanent

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

As an Allied Healthcare Assistant, the successful applicant will deliver Home and Community Support services to clients who have recently been discharged from hospital or who have experienced a significant change in their health circumstances.  This support includes personal cares (hygiene cares), home help (housework) and rehabilitation during recovery. 

Position Description:  Allied Healthcare Assistant

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our multidisciplinary team of 22 provides support to our pakeke (elderly) to maintain their independence in the community. We provide cares to assist in early supported discharge from hospital, promoting rehabilitation, recovery and re-enablement in the clients own home.

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About you

As an Allied Healthcare Assistant you will have:

• A commitment to culturally safe, sensitive and equitable support to achieve the best possible health outcomes
• Excellent communication skills
• A “can-do” attitude
• The ability to follow complex instruction
• The ability to engage different team members, patients and whānau
• NZQA Healthcare Assistant Level 3 or similar qualification is desirable

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Avon.McKay@tdh.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.