Healthcare Assistant - Theatre Vacancy No: TAR05358 Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community Te Kaupapa Mission Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki. E p ana ki a tatou - About us At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community. When you choose to work with us, we will offer you: A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department Access to clinical training and education Up to date facilities, Have a look at Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.

org/maunga.shtml Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams Professional development Krero m te tranga - About the role The Healthcare Assistant is responsible to perform delegated patient care duties and housekeeping duties to enhance the satisfaction level of the patients. The Healthcare Assistant will provide optimum care under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and the direction of anaesthetic technicians.

The HHealthcare Assistant is responsible for their own actions and to ensure they are practicing within the tasks outlined in this position description and are accountable for these. Tasks associated with the role include (but are not limited to): Transfer of patient within the department and between departments Ensure patient transportation and transfers are carried out in a safe and acceptable manner. Specimens, blood products and other items are efficiently collected and delivered.

Assist with positioning and transportation of patients at the request of nurses, technicians, surgeons and anaesthetists. Assist with holding of limbs for prepping as required. Order and.