Healthcare Assistants

Eagle Recruitment NZ is seeking Healthcare Assistants (HCA) in Auckland. You'll be a vital part of a care team, providing direct support to patients or residents in various healthcare settings, such as aged care facilities, hospitals, or private homes. Your primary goal is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that respects the dignity, independence, and well-being of those you support.

About Us

Eagle Recruitment NZ specialises in connecting highly skilled talent with exceptional opportunities in niche industries. We are dedicated to facilitating permanent placements and labour-hire solutions that match employees' skill sets with employers' needs. Leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we streamline the hiring process to ensure mutual success for candidates and employers.

Responsibilities:

• Patient/Resident Care

  • Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.

  • Support patient/resident mobility, including safe transfers, ambulation with and without aids, and repositioning to prevent pressure sores. 

  • Assist with medication administration as delegated by a registered nurse and in accordance with facility policies and the HCA scope of practice.

  • Help patients with basic exercises and participate in recreational activities to promote well-being and social interaction.

• Clinical Support & Monitoring

  • Observe and accurately document changes in a patient's physical condition, behaviour, or emotional state. 

  • Record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, as required. 

  • Report any changes or concerns immediately to the supervising Registered Nurse or relevant clinical staff. 

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care provided in patient records, electronic or paper-based. 

• Teamwork & Communication

  • Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. 

  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, their families, and colleagues. 

  • Actively participate in handovers and staff meetings to ensure continuity of care. 

  • Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and health and safety protocols. 

• Cultural Competence

  • Provide culturally safe care that respects the unique needs and beliefs of Māori, Pasifika, and all diverse cultural groups in New Zealand.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies to healthcare in New Zealand. 

Requirements and Skills:

• Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent, or at least three years of relevant experience.

• Must be compassionate, empathetic, patient, and reliable.

• Capable of performing duties that involve lifting, standing for extended periods, and assisting with patient mobility.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

• Be willing to undergo random drug tests while employed.

• Must be an NZ Citizen, NZ Resident, or eligible to work in NZ.

Advantageous but not required:

• Current First Aid Certificate.

• Valid Driver's Licence or equivalent.

 This is a full-time permanent role, and the hourly pay rate is between NZ$26.50 and NZ$30, depending on experience and qualification. The work hours are a minimum of 30 hours to a maximum of 70 hours per week, and they are to be worked between Monday and Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You may be required to work on weekends.