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Healthcare Assistant – Ward & Day Stay

ELMO · Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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Interview prep

Prepare concrete examples of safe manual handling, infection control, and calm support for unsettled patients. Be ready to walk through a shift handoff and how you escalate clinical concerns. Ask how Ward vs Day Stay duties split, staffing ratios, and orientation for new HCAs.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want on-site healthcare support work in Tauranga with ward and day-stay variety. Less fit if you need remote work or a fully specified clinical band/salary package—those details are not in the provided data.

Day in the role

As a Healthcare Assistant on Ward & Day Stay at ELMO in Tauranga, a typical day is hands-on patient support under nursing/clinical direction: helping with mobility, personal care, observations as delegated, meal support, and keeping bay/day-stay areas safe and stocked. You will move between ward and day-stay flow—admissions, turnaround of day patients, and handover notes—while flagging changes in condition promptly. Communication with nurses, AHPs, and families is core; lifting, infection control, and dignity-focused care set the pace.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing marks remote as off; expect on-site work in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.

What does Ward & Day Stay mean day to day?

You support both inpatient ward care and shorter day-stay patient pathways—mobility, personal care, delegated tasks, and keeping areas ready between patients.

Are certifications listed for this job?

No cert family or paid resources were supplied for this listing; confirm NZ HCA training or employer-required checks with ELMO.

Company facts (cached)

Website: elmo.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Healthcare Assistant - Ward & Day Stay ELMO | Tauranga, Bay of Plenty What This Role Involves This role involves supporting and assisting registered nurses to provide safe and quality care to patients. You will be rostered for 64 hours per fortnight, with weekend work and additional hours possible through negotiation. Core Duties Assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff. Support patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance. Administer basic medications under supervision. Monitor and report on patient conditions to nursing staff. Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients. Who We're Looking For We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant who can work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Key requirements include: A current New Zealand healthcare assistant certificate or equivalent qualification. Proven experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably with patients requiring day stay and ward care. Excellent communication skills to interact with both patients and nursing staff. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends as required. About ELMO ELMO is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services in Tauranga. Our team of dedicated professionals works together to ensure the well-being of our patients. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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