Healthcare Assistant

The Opportunity:

If you're looking for some steady income to get you through the coming winter months but not quite ready for a permanent move, we want to hear from you!

Medacs Healthcare are on the hunt for Healthcare Assistants to join our agency and work across short-term contracts. As part of our contracting team, you will take on either part time or full-time contracts which will be anywhere from 3 weeks up to 6 months in length, with a possibility of extension. Shifts will be rostered and are generally only Monday-Friday however, if working on a ward you may be asked to work nights & weekends.

Duties include:

• Maintain patients' personal cares & assist with patient meals
• Monitor changes in patient condition, documenting this on their health records and report back to the nurses
• Assisting with patient transfers
• Assistance with restocking trollies

What working with Medacs Healthcare offers you:

• Competitive hourly rates PLUS 8% Holiday Pay
• 1^st Uniform FREE
• Free CPR & Manual Handling Training
• A 'refer a friend' bonus initiative - earn up to $450 PER referral! (Conditions apply)
• Flexibility of days when you want to work
• Weekly Payroll!

Key 'Must Haves':

• Right to work in New Zealand is essential.
• Healthcare Assistant with Level 3 or 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate with minimum 3-6 months recent experience OR;
• 2nd year or 3rd year Nursing student and completed at least two clinical placements completed
• Current CPR, Basic Life Support or First Aid Certification and Manual Handling certificate
• Be willing to undergo pre-employment occupational health checks

GET APPLYING

Click the Apply button and follow the prompts. To find out more about this exciting role, please contact Deborah D'Souza - Recruitment Consultant on 09 630 8300.

About Medacs

Medacs Healthcare is a leading staffing and services company providing temp, locum and permanent recruitment expertise to public, private & commercial healthcare sectors. With more than 15 years of experience in the NZ healthcare market we offer a local and personalised service through our office in Auckland