Gain the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support in the health and wellbeing sectors. The healthcare industry is always looking for qualified health and wellbeing professionals who are train to support people, whanau and family and the wider community.
Increase your earning power in the healthcare sector by upskilling with this practical and fun Level 3 programme. Learn to use hoists and other equipment and gain four weeks of work experience in a clinical placement. The hours are great, and we even help you find a job
What will I learn?
Learn how to work within the responsibilities and boundaries of the carer role; be able to recognise and report risks and changes in a person; and learn how to communicate to support a person’s health and wellbeing.
You will cover:
Where will this take me?
Graduates of the Healthcare Assistance strand of this qualification may be employed as healthcare assistants in a range of contexts including acute care, primary care, aged residential care and therapeutic programmes.
The qualification leads to further study related to the health and wellbeing industry, for example the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4).
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities for healthcare support workers are good, thanks primarily to New Zealand’s aging population, and the increasing demand this is putting on our healthcare services. And while many care workers are employed in hospitals and nursing homes, there are also excellent opportunities in private home care companies, specialist care providers, church and welfare-based trusts, and home support services run by District Health Boards (DHBs).
Entry-level roles in the health sector include:
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If you are 16 years or older, and looking to provide high quality healthcare to the elderly, family/whanau or wider community, this programme is for you.
