Health Care Assistant - Thames

• Location: Inpatient Unit Thames Hospital
• Permanent Position
• Rostered and rotating shifts. You will be required to work some night shifts

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 patient group are largely elderly (although not all), who have been admitted with a medical problem and who require assistance with daily cares whilst they are unwell.

The Rehabilitation Unit provides a slightly different focus for patients whom are clinically stable and require active rehabilitation so they can return safely to their own homes

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Work under supervision of the Registered or Enrolled Nurse.
• Providing the daily hygiene cares for patients.
• Maintain patients’ physical safety.
• Play an active role in the Multi-disciplinary team
• Restocking cupboards with supplies necessary for daily work.

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About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Mature with an interest in the care of the elderly
• A full orientation will provided if you do not have experience caring for people.
• Can perform assigned tasks in patient care, including managing equipment

About the Service

The Inpatient unit which comprises of General Medicine and Rehabilitation, On occasions, you will be expected to work in other departments within the hospital or to accompany patients in a care role on non-urgent ambulance transfer

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

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 23 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkanri at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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