Health Care Assistant - General Ward - Kaitaia Hospital

• Accident & Medical / General Ward – Kaitaia Hospital
• Permanent, full time position (1.0FTE), working 40 hours per week on rostered shifts
• Full training and support provided

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 primary purpose of the Health Care Assistant role is to work alongside your colleagues to provide assistance to patients to meet their needs of daily living, comfort and safety needs. Working under the direction and delegation of Nursing and Midwifery, this role contributes to supporting safe care for patients and whanau by assisting with delegated activities and supporting the maintenance of a safe, pleasant, functional environment as part of the healthcare delivery team.

You will be based either in the Accident & Medical Department, or the General Ward. It will involve working on a shift roster between Monday – Sundays, 40 hours per week.

Tasks included:

• Assistance with meals and drinks service
• Answering patient call bells and reporting to the supervising Nurse any patient requirements that fall outside of support functions
• Hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating/drinking and mobilisation assistance as directed
• Checking, ordering and restocking of supplies
• Maintenance and cleaning of sluice room and treatment areas
• Assistance with bed making, assembling patient bed spaces for admission and discharge
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Performing reception and greeting functions in a professional manner
• Use communication skills (verbal and non verbal) to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and the health care team

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Kaitaia Hospital is Health New Zealand’s northernmost hospital. It is a general hospital serving a widely scattered population. The 20 bed hospital has a general ward, maternity and paediatric ward with all the supporting services, and also provides a substantial community health service.

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About you

We are looking someone who is physically fit to assist with lifting/moving patients and equipment. You will need to have an excellent standard of written and oral English language.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to organise workload and manage time effectively
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

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 by 9 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Team on NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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