Health Care Assistant, Star 4 Ward Horowhenua

• Palmerston North Hospital
• Permanent and Temporary (x2), Part time

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

At STAR 4 our values are simple: to put our patients first by working as one team, leading and listening, and striving for the best. We are committed to delivering the safest possible patient care; the best possible experience for patients and making the very best use of the resources we have. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring staff member, who is reliable and flexible to join our team. If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support quality patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

STAR 4 is a 20-bed rehabilitation ward for patients 16 years and over in the Horowhenua Health Centre, Levin, although most patients are over 65 years old. It is part of the MidCentral Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation (HAR) Cluster based in Palmerston North and has links to the Community Elder Health Team. STAR 4 cares for a multitude of health consumers including palliative and end of life.

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

For this position, essential requirements include:

• The ability to adapt easily in a changing environment
• The ability to be flexible and prioritise
• The ability to work effectively within a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high degree of physical capacity
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Desirable competencies:

• Successful completion of a Care Givers or related course.

There is an expectation for the successful candidates to complete a study programme which includes self-directed workbooks. Any comparable course already undertaken by the successful candidate will be taken into account. When the programme is completed, the candidate is a fully qualified Care Assistant.

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

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