- Make a difference by supporting patients and whānau
- Casual role - work as needed on a 7-day roster
- Join a dedicated clinical team at our North Shore and Red Beach inpatient units
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About the mahi
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be part of the inpatient unit nursing team at Harbour Hospice. You will be guided by Registered Nurses to provide care to patients. Your duties will include:
- Assisting with showers and other personal cares
- Helping patients to eat
- Making beds and managing linen
- Sitting with patients for comfort and support
- General tidying of the unit
This role is for casual hours to provide cover for staff leave. You may be asked to cover any shift, morning, afternoon and evening, and also weekends, so flexibility is a must. Shifts might be at either of our in-patient units in Takapuna and Red Beach. Preference will be given to those who are able to travel to both.
Please note: only applicants who hold NZ citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work visa will be considered.
About you | Mōhou ake
As someone with recent Health Care Assistant experience, either in a New Zealand hospital or aged care setting, you understand that it’s the little things that make all the difference to patients, whānau and families. You will bring to this role:
- A caring nature with a positive and mature attitude
- Attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise your workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to your work
- A genuine interest in palliative care
You must also have a level of fitness to be able to meet the physical demands of the role.
About us | Ko mātou tēnei
Harbour Hospice is one of the largest hospices in Aotearoa and has been caring for tūroro (patients) and their family and whānau for almost 40 years. Every day we care for close to 400 people across the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/Wellsford regions, supporting them at home, in one of our two inpatient units, or in community programmes offered at each of our three sites.
Our bespoke services given free of charge, include medical care, spiritual, psychological and social support, physio, occupational and complementary therapy, social activities and more.
What’s in it for you?
You will join an organisation that places aroha and manaakitanga at the core of everything that we do. Our culture enables and encourages our staff to give their very best. You’ll be welcomed with a tailored induction, and a high trust culture. Best of all, you’ll make an immeasurable impact on the lives of your patients, whānau and families.
How to apply
For more information or to obtain a position description call Peggy Newton, Recruitment Specialist, on 021 241 5567 or click below to submit your application online. Be sure to include a cover letter about you and why you’d like to join the team.
Applications close Sunday 23 July 2023
Harbour Hospice is taking a proactive and genuine approach to bring us closer to being an authentic Treaty Partner with Māori. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and one that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values.
