Health Care Assistant, Emergency Department 0.8 FTE

About the role

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti is looking for a Health Care Assistant to work in the Emergency Department in Gisborne on a 0.8 full-time equivalent basis. In this hands-on clinical support role you will help registered nurses and other clinicians care for patients arriving for urgent and emergency treatment. A typical day may include welcoming and settling patients, helping with personal care and mobility, observing and recording basic observations, preparing treatment areas and equipment, and keeping clinical spaces clean, safe and ready for the next patient. You will also help move patients between departments, support families and visitors with clear and kind communication, and work as part of a busy team that responds quickly when patient needs change. This is a rewarding role for someone who stays calm under pressure, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys helping people at a difficult time. You will work rostered shifts in a fast-paced emergency setting, with support, training and guidance from experienced nursing and medical staff. The role suits a caring, reliable team member who values safety, dignity and teamwork and wants to build experience in emergency care in the Tairawhiti community.

Responsibilities

- Support nurses and clinicians caring for emergency patients - Help patients with personal care, mobility and comfort - Observe and record basic patient observations - Prepare treatment areas and equipment - Keep clinical spaces clean, safe and well stocked - Support patients, families and visitors with clear communication

Requirements

Experience in health care, support work or a related caring role, a relevant health care qualification or willingness to work towards one, good communication and teamwork skills, physical fitness for shift work, and a commitment to patient safety, privacy and culturally respectful care.

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