• 0.5FTE part-time permanent position available for a Hospital Aide
• A rewarding opportunity within Older Persons Mental Health
• Based at Burwood Hospital

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Ward BG is a 20 bedded, inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation service based at Burwood Hospital. We provide comprehensive assessment of the mental and physical health of the older people in our service. Our aim is to optimise the patient's level of functioning by offering specialist treatment, care, support and education for patients over 65 years, predominantly experiencing acute episodes of delirium and dementia.

This role is a part-time 0.5FTE position. The successful candidate will be working on a 2 on 4 off roster pattern.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A high attention to detail
• A good use of initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn.
• Compassion and the ability to relate to patients and their families.

Mō mātou | About Us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury the West Coast community.

The culture at Canterbury District Health Board, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at CDHB

When you work at the Canterbury District Health Board, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

At the DHB, you are part of something greater then yourself and encouraged to your uniquely self.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site . Contact us on for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at CDHB, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Canterbury District Health Board.

The Future of the Health Industry

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Canterbury District Health Board