📢 Job Advertisement: Healthcare Assistant (Level 2 Health and Wellbeing)
Location: Auckland
Hours Full time – 30 Hours per week
Salary: $25 to $31.61 Per hour
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality care and support to our service users. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about making a real difference in people's lives.
Key Responsibilities: Under the direction and delegation of a general practitioner or registered nurse, the health care assistant will: -
· support or assist general practitioner and nurse in various procedures.
· monitor patient’s health and report to nurse or doctor as directed.
· perform a range of patient care activities as requested, housekeeping and administrative duties across the practice, with the goal of maintaining a clean and organized environment (infection control).
· do stocking rooms, autoclaving, checking lab tests and supplies, as well as administrative and reception duties.
· co-ordinate a range of practice services and play a major role in prioritising workflows and juggling patient expectations.
Essential Skills
· Experience or a qualification within a health care setting (ideally Primary care, but other comparable or adjacent industry experience will be considered).
· Experience with general practice PMS (Medtech32, Medtech evolution, My Practice etc.) is an advantage.
· Exceptional face to face customer service skills and phone manner.
· Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workload within a busy environment.
· Solid IT understanding with experience working in and improving on a range of systems.
· A passion for diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent) or 1 years’ experience
- Previous experience in a healthcare or care assistant role is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
What We Offer:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Career progression pathways.
- $25 to $31.61 Per hour and 30 hours per week.
Join our team and be part of a rewarding and meaningful career in healthcare.