Equipment Officer

September 10, 2024

Waipuna Hospice

Waipuna

PART TIME & OTHER

Posted: 10/09/2024

Closing Date: 10/10/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Waipuna Hospice

Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport

Waipuna Hospice has a high profile in the Bay of Plenty for providing specialist community palliative care. Our geographical reach covers Waihi Beach to Otamarakau and while our focus is on hospice-at-home, we also have an established inpatient unit and we support a large community team. These services are funded through Te Whatu Ora contracts, fundraising and income from our charity retail shops.
We pride ourselves on our supportive team environment and excellent working conditions. Our values are not just a set of words on a poster, we live by them and we recognise that teamwork is critical to our success as an organisation. This opportunity could be your chance to be part of a progressive organisation that’s at the heart of our community!

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB
Are you a compassionate, organised person with a high level of physical fitness, a clean full driver’s licence and mechanically inclined?
Waipuna Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a person to join our equipment team. We are looking for a person who has a high standard of presentation, excellent communication skills and strong empathy with our services. There will be some heavy lifting required.
The successful applicant will be able to problem solve and work both independently and within a team.
The role is primarily responsible for:

delivery and collection of loan equipment (including hospital beds, mattresses, and lazy boy chairs) to patient’s homes
equipment cleaning & minor maintenance of loan equipment
assessing donated equipment for loan purposes

Hours of work are 18 hours per week (4 days) with additional hours available from time to time to cover for team members leave.

Desired Skills and Experience

ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have:

A high level of fitness
Experience with maintenance of light machinery and equipment
Experience working in a health related field
A clean full manual NZ drivers licence
Good problem solving and trouble shooting skills
Good computer skills to intermediate level
Excellent communications skills
Ability to work well within a team
Experience in dealing with people in a sensitive manner in a health care setting and community environment
Have a compassionate approach and an awareness of grief and loss and feel comfortable with patients and their families/whānau who need specialist palliative care
A flexible approach with the ability to multitask

WHAT WE OFFER
At Waipuna Hospice we are fully committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff. We pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and supportive team environment and excellent working conditions. Coupled with maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice we offer a competitive remuneration package which includes discounts to local gyms, pharmacies, and health insurance. On starting with Waipuna you will be supported with a comprehensive orientation and role induction. Staff wellness is a priority for Waipuna Hospice, we provide an ongoing wellness programme, and access to our Employee Assistant Programme.

THE WAIPUNA WAY
Our Mission: To provide the best possible specialist hospice palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement.
Our Vision: To provide high quality end of life care for all
Our Values:

Community: Supporting one another – patients, whanau, friends, volunteers and colleagues
Advocacy: Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities
Respect: Upholding autonomy of each person and their community, accepting one another’s cultures and beliefs
Empathy: Acknowledging uniqueness, supporting with dignity, respect and compassion
Quality: Committed to continuous improvement, aligned to values and core services

COME AND JOIN US
Waipuna Hospice is committed to working with local Iwi and promoting equity and inclusivity across the organisation. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, especially from Māori and Pacific people.
Equity, diversity and inclusion is intrinsic to the values of Waipuna Hospice. We welcome people from all communities into our workforce. In your application we want to see the real you and we welcome the real you to our team if you join us.
Many skills and experiences have shaped you into the unique person you are. Not all skills and experiences are gained in classrooms or formal employment. If you gained your experience through whanau life, community or volunteering (mahi aroha) then we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Share your story and become part of ours.

TO APPLY
Our application process may include interviews, job testing, reference checks and pre-employment screening. You must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand and provide evidence of this during our process. If you have what it takes and are ready to step into a dynamic team environment that’s at the heart of our community, then don’t hesitate, apply now!
Applications close 9 October 2024 or sooner if our ideal candidate is found.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available