Casual Health Care Assistant
Waipuna Hospice Incorporated
Date: 4 days ago
City: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Contract type: Full time
Introduction:
Casual Healthcare Assistant - Waipuna Hospice
We help with a wide range of services, including nursing and medical care, counselling, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, companion visits, equipment loans, respite care, carer education - and so much more! Thanks to funding from Te Whatu Ora, along with the incredible mahi of our fundraising team and the support of our charity shops, we’re able to keep these essential services going.
We’re proud of our positive team vibe, supportive work environment, and the values that shape everything we do. At Waipuna Hospice, we know that great care starts with great teamwork - and that’s exactly what sets us apart.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in our community as well as being part of a passionate and caring team - this is the place for you. Come join us!
Description:
Our Healthcare Assistants are the face of Waipuna Hospice in our Inpatient Unit. They are vital in supporting our 24/7 service by providing patient-centric care by assisting with personal cares, supporting our registered nurses and doctors as required and other general duties.
Care is tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family/whānau, encompassing the four dimensions of well-being:
Skills and Experiences:
About You
Ideal applicants will have…
Our Purpose: To champion equitable end-of-life care for our communities.
Our Vision: A world where there is compassionate end-of-life care for all.
Our Values: We are inclusive I Kotahitanga - Everyone matters
We are courageous I Kia Mānawanui - Be brave
We make it simple I Kia Ngāwari - Make it easier
We are guardians I Kaitiakitanga - Caring about today and tomorrow
COME AND JOIN US
We are committed to working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation in support of our values. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. In your application we want to see the real you, share your story and become part of ours.
TO APPLY
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a real difference, apply now! Our application process might include interviews, job testing, reference checks, and pre-employment screening (we want to make sure you're as awesome as we think you are!).
We review the applications as they come in and continue until the position is filled.
Casual Healthcare Assistant - Waipuna Hospice
- Flexible casual opportunities
- Palliative care services
- Based in Bethlehem
We help with a wide range of services, including nursing and medical care, counselling, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, companion visits, equipment loans, respite care, carer education - and so much more! Thanks to funding from Te Whatu Ora, along with the incredible mahi of our fundraising team and the support of our charity shops, we’re able to keep these essential services going.
We’re proud of our positive team vibe, supportive work environment, and the values that shape everything we do. At Waipuna Hospice, we know that great care starts with great teamwork - and that’s exactly what sets us apart.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference in our community as well as being part of a passionate and caring team - this is the place for you. Come join us!
Description:
Our Healthcare Assistants are the face of Waipuna Hospice in our Inpatient Unit. They are vital in supporting our 24/7 service by providing patient-centric care by assisting with personal cares, supporting our registered nurses and doctors as required and other general duties.
Care is tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family/whānau, encompassing the four dimensions of well-being:
- Taha tinana - physical health
- Taha hinengaro - mental and emotional well-being
- Taha whānau - social connections and support
- Taha wairua - spiritual health
Skills and Experiences:
About You
Ideal applicants will have…
- HCA qualifications level 3 or 4
- Completion of medication modules will be a strong advantage
- Previous personal care in a palliative care setting
- Ability to communicate sensitively with patients and family
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively under the guidance of a Registered Nurse while also showing initiative and contributing positively to the wider team
- Be comfortable working where grief and loss are present, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and emotional resilience
- A clear dedication to excellence in palliative care
- Works well with others, building positive and productive relationships across the team
- A fun, friendly and supportive team environment
- Excellent working conditions
- Staff wellness programmes because we care about our staff
- Ongoing professional development (we want you to grow)
- A competitive remuneration package
- Discounts to local dentists, pharmacies, and health insurance
- Free onsite parking
Our Purpose: To champion equitable end-of-life care for our communities.
Our Vision: A world where there is compassionate end-of-life care for all.
Our Values: We are inclusive I Kotahitanga - Everyone matters
We are courageous I Kia Mānawanui - Be brave
We make it simple I Kia Ngāwari - Make it easier
We are guardians I Kaitiakitanga - Caring about today and tomorrow
COME AND JOIN US
We are committed to working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation in support of our values. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. In your application we want to see the real you, share your story and become part of ours.
TO APPLY
If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a real difference, apply now! Our application process might include interviews, job testing, reference checks, and pre-employment screening (we want to make sure you're as awesome as we think you are!).
We review the applications as they come in and continue until the position is filled.
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