Health Care Assistant - Medical Ward

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8 to 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating, multiple positions available

Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) on the Medical Ward plays a vital role in supporting the team to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, providing support for patients under observation and engagement, and contributing to the overall functioning of the ward. This includes tasks such as meal delivery, bed making, restocking supplies, and other duties that help maintain a safe and efficient care environment.

This role includes caring for patients experiencing confusion, delirium, and dementia-related behaviours. The successful candidate will be confident in engaging therapeutically with individuals exhibiting BPSD (Behavioural and Psychosocial Symptoms of Dementia) and committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.

This role is rostered and rotating, and includes AM, PM and night shifts, from Monday through to Sunday.

About the Team/Service Location

This role is based in the Medical Ward at Hutt Hospital, a 54-bed ward caring for patients aged 15 and over. The ward provides care for a wide range of medical conditions, including acute, sub-acute, and chronic illnesses. Patients receive support for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management. The team also cares for people at the end of life and those choosing Assisted Dying who cannot access this service in the community.

The Medical Ward is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supported by a friendly and collaborative team. You'll be well-supported by our Associate Charge Nurse Managers (ACNMs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Health Care Assistants (HCAs), and Nurse Educators, all working together to provide excellent patient care.

About you

• Possess a Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3 qualification, or demonstrate a willingness to complete it within an agreed timeframe
• Exhibit a warm, compassionate, and empathetic approach to patient care
• Deliver consistently high-quality care across all tasks and interactions
• Flexible, and the ability to adjust to changing needs and priorities
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, whānau, and the healthcare team
• The ability to work in a team environment and maintain a calm disposition under pressure
• The ability to accept direction and delegation and to seek assistance
• Ideally have experience managing patients with dementia and confusion
• Have self-motivation and initiative
• Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

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