Health Care Assistant - Critical Care Department
- Waikato Hospital
- Critical Care Department
- Permanent, part time – 72 hours per fortnight - 0.9 FTE
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
You will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team in ICU and HDU.
You are required to work rostered rotating 8-hour shifts including weekends and nights.
You will assist with tasks delegated by a registered nurse which include:
- Providing patient care such as hygiene cares, assisting with mobilising and meals.
- Cleaning, restocking, tidying, ordering stock and general housekeeping duties.
- Transferring patients to the wards.
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About you
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Previous Health Care Assistant experience.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Initiative and ability to problem solve.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- The ability to work rostered rotating shifts.
- A good level of computer literacy.
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on Thursday 26 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Komal Kaur at komal.kaur@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
