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Health Care Assistant

Christchurch, Canterbury 8013, New Zealand • Casual
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum of one (1) year in a health care assistant role, or similar healthcare experience.
  • Experience recording height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • New Zealand Residency or a current valid NZ Work Visa (copy included with application).

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Casual • Entry Level

Description

At the 24-Hour Surgery we are committed to providing exceptional health care to our patients and genuine support to their whānau. Our team are talented and supportive people with a range of skills and backgrounds.

Ko tāu ake mahi | What you will be doing

Your new role as a Health Care Assistant with us will see you assist our Registered Nurses with, among other things

  • acting as a chaperone during patient examinations.
  • assisting with comfort care for patients undergoing short stay observation.
  • recording patient’s height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • fitting crutches and applying plasters.

We have a Casual position available (you must be available to work across a 24-hour, 7-day roster).

 Ko tā mātou e kawe mai nei | What we offer

  • A fast-paced team environment which holds patient care as its primary focus.
  • Fun, friendly, and supportive team culture with a whānau approach.
  • Range of wellness benefits
  • Free on-street parking nearby. 
  • Learning and development opportunities and pathways 

 Ko ngā pūkenga ōu | What you will bring

  • A minimum of one (1) year in a health care assistant role, or similar experience.
  • Great people skills with empathy for patients and their whanau and support people.
  • Competent computer skills
  • An ability to multi-task and excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • An ability to work in a fast paced environment.

For a full copy of the position description and to start your application, click on the “Apply for this job” button and visit our website: https://pegasushealth.careercentre.net.nz/Job.

Applicants require New Zealand Residency or have a current valid New Zealand Work Visa, a copy of which must be included with your application.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description? 

At Pegasus Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Ann Ridden (Associate Clinical Nurse Leader): ann.ridden@pegasus.health.nz

 

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