Nursing Aid

St Lukes Medical Centre is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Aid to join our team. This role is vital in supporting our nursing and medical staff by delivering high-quality personal care to patients, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, and assisting with daily healthcare tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and wellbeing while contributing to the smooth operation of the practice.

Job Title: Nursing Aid
Employer: STONEHOUSE MANAGEMENT LIMITED T/A St Lukes Medical Centre
Location: Auckland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week (flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays)
Pay: $27 to $34

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

• Assist patients with mobility, including safe transfers and repositioning.

• Support patients with meals, feeding, and hydration as per care plans.

• Monitor and report any changes in patient condition to nursing staff.

• Assist with basic health procedures, such as taking vital signs under supervision.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of patient areas and equipment.

• Offer emotional support and companionship, ensuring patient dignity and comfort.

• Adhere to workplace health, safety, and infection control protocols.

• Complete basic documentation and record-keeping related to patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistance, Aged Care, or equivalent New Zealand-recognised qualification. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in aged care, hospital, or similar healthcare settings.

• Experience in personal care, mobility assistance, and working under supervision of registered nurses.

• Familiarity with healthcare documentation, reporting procedures, and basic vital signs monitoring.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• Ability to pass police and background checks.

• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional conduct.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Empathy, patience, and respect for patients.

• Ability to follow care plans and instructions accurately.

• Physically able to assist with patient mobility and manual handling tasks.

• Strong attention to detail in observing and reporting patient conditions.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.