What does a healthcare assistant do?
Healthcare assistants support patients with daily care, assist clinical staff and work across hospitals, aged care and community settings.
Looking for healthcare assistant jobs in Australia or New Zealand? Medacs Healthcare connects professionals with flexible locum, contract and permanent roles across hospitals, aged care facilities and community care settings.
We work with leading public and private healthcare providers, offering a steady flow of opportunities that match your experience, availability and preferred working environment.
Aged Care Healthcare Assistants
Hospital Healthcare Assistants
Community and Palliative Care
Theatre Assistants / Orderlies
CSSD Assistants
Correctional and Support Care Roles
Managed Isolation and Specialist Support Roles
Opportunities are available across metro, regional and remote locations, with both short-term and long-term placements.
Flexible shifts to suit your schedule, including ad-hoc and ongoing bookings
Competitive pay rates with regular work opportunities
Access to multiple healthcare settings and client sites
Dedicated 24/7 consultant support
Fast onboarding and compliance assistance
To work as a healthcare assistant with Medacs, you’ll typically need:
Level 3 or Level 4 Healthcare Assistant qualification
Minimum 6 months recent experience in a healthcare setting
Valid CPR certification
Health and Wellbeing qualification (Level 3 or 4)
Eligibility to work in New Zealand or Australia
Register your interest and we’ll match you with suitable healthcare assistant opportunities.
Healthcare assistant roles offer the flexibility to choose when and where you work, from short-term shifts to ongoing placements. Many roles allow you to explore different facilities and care environments while building your experience and skills.
Medacs supports international candidates with job placement, compliance and relocation guidance, helping you transition into healthcare roles across Australia and New Zealand.
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Healthcare assistants support patients with daily care, assist clinical staff and work across hospitals, aged care and community settings.
Yes, many roles offer flexible scheduling, including ad-hoc shifts and longer-term placements.
Most roles require a Level 3 or Level 4 healthcare qualification and recent experience.