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# Healthcare Assistant - Casual**HealthCare Assistant**Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration andcollaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**Right now, we're looking for experienced Health Care Assistants to join theNursing Resource Team on a casual basis. This role provides care and support to patients under the direction andsupervision of a nursing staff and in additional to other housekeeping taskswhen necessary.The role works across all departments atTimaru Hospital, and within the community, such as District Nursing, EarlySupported Discharge plus Hospital Avoidance.**About You**We will consider thosewith experience and have or working towards minimum level 3 careers workforcetraining. Those working towards a qualification such as nursing or radiology will also beconsidered. Other attributes required for this role include those who are ableto;* Assist people who have major health care needs* Utilise well developed communication skills to enhance patient experiences while they are under our care* Actively support the wider team to achieve goals, while seeking assistance when necessary* Take initiative, (i.e. sees something requiring attention and simply does it)* Displaying genuine sensitivity (and culturally empathy) toward others* Maintaining unfailing confidentiality in all respects* Presenting a friendly positive approach to colleagues, patients & visitors alike* Delivering safe quality care and client centred services* The right to work in New Zealand**Working at HealthNew Zealand**Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at theheart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being goodemployers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Weembrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all genderidentities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforcethat is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understandand service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with aparticular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.**How to Apply**Please apply forthis vacancy online directly via our careers portal at **Close Date:** 18 January 2026***Please note,*** *we will bereviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitmentprocess, before the closing date of this advert on 18 January 2026. The role may close early if a suitableapplicant is found before the close.** **Casual work*** **Rostered and Rotating Shifts The ability to work all shifts Mornings/ afternoons and nights**| Location: | | | | --- | | South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury | |