New Zealand Job Openings

Presbyterian Support Central

Health Care Assistant - Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt

PART TIME

August 16, 2024

Part Time
Application Closes 15 Sep 2024
Wellington - Lower Hutt
Healthcare Support Worker

Mō mātou - About us
Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.
Our Woburn Home in Lower Hutt offers rest home and hospital level care, plus secure dementia care.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to our residents in their daily living and social requirements. You will also encourage residents to maintain their independence and make decisions for themselves. Your key responsibilities will be:

Deliver the highest standard of personalised care to every Resident
Support and encourage residents to maintain their independence and make decisions for themselves
Assist and support the activities of daily living in a way that meets the Eden principles and the Domains of Wellbeing
Take instruction and tasks from the Registered Nurse
Ensure resident’s needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner

This position is 16 hours per week: Friday and Saturday night shifts. We work with a fixed roster so you can plan ahead but the ability to offer some flexibility to pick up additional shifts, to provide cover in the home is always welcomed. So get in touch and have a chat with us, we'd love to hear from you.
Mō koe - About You
As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills and a sense of humour. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. In addition, you will have:

Ability to be an active member of a team environment
Clear and confident communication skills - both verbal and in writing
Basic computer skills as we work with electronic record keeping
Careerforce Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate or above (preferable).
Previous experience in aged care or other healthcare assistant or support worker role is ideal

What’s in it for me?
Whilst working with Enliven you will be given the opportunity and support to gain nationally recognised qualifications in Health and Wellbeing and to be part of a committed team delivering high quality care to our residents.

A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications $24.08 - $30.00 per hour, based on skills & experience
Training to achieve qualifications while you work and on-going support to thrive in your role
Working in a team in a peer supported environment.
Staff Wellbeing initiatives focused on a different aspect of personal health and wellbeing
Free annual flu vaccinations
Access to discounted healthcare cover and other discounts with major NZ retailers
Ability to work a roster that enables you to manage work/life balance.
Smart uniforms provided, with various aspects of attire available to suit your style – you choose the colour!

Come and find out more about our Home and why our teams enjoy working as part of the Enliven family.
To discuss the role or for more information, get in touch with Home Manager Tamsin Mason on 04 560 2825.
Note: Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand
As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a ‘Smoke Free’ policy onsite.

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