Health Care Assistant – Medical Ward Southland Hospital Salary Band – $58,100 - $68,300 p.a. pro-rata + Kiwisaver + carpark Career development opportunities Permanent 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week) Competitive salary + paid overtime Mo te turanga | About the role As Health Care Assistant you will be involved in: Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team Patient supervision and/or movement Stock reconciliation Ward maintenance Patient cares, as required Becoming a Healthcare assistant in the health sector is a great opportunity to: Use your caring and empathetic nature in your work Receive on the job training and support Gain a NZQA Level 2 or Level 3 certificate (Health and Wellbeing for Hospitals and Health Sector) Fees are fully funded Mou ake | About you We are seeking applications from those with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills. It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm. Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether than experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members. Our induction includes a two-day training programme to ensure you are fully equipped to under the role as a valuable part of the team. You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Painga | Benefits Continuous support for career development Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance Free on-site parking Short work commutes – only 10-15 minutes' drive to work from anywhere in the city Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts Discounted rates available with local Childcare provider Affordable housing and beautiful scenery Mo matou | About us Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community. Utu whanui | Salary range This role belongs to the DHB/NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($58,100 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 5 ($68,309 p.a. pro-rata) Ra monehu |