Healthcare Assistant

Radius Care; Canterbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide exceptional care and support for residents. This role involves building meaningful relationships with residents, undertaking personal cares, and maintaining healthcare records. Full training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. Join a supportive team committed to quality care and equal employment opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression and assistance with qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to discounts and benefits via Staff App

Opportunities to transfer between Radius Care sites

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience or Level 4 qualification.
• Strong people skills and empathy.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and promote independence.
• Maintain and update healthcare records.
• Respond promptly to resident requests.

Skills

Empathy for the elderly

Good written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility to work on a rostered shift basis

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 (or equivalent)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Location: Radius Elloughton Gardens, 1 Pages Road, Marchwiel, Timaru 7910

Hours of work: 30 hours per week

Pay Rate: $26.94 - $29.10 per hour - subject to completed caregiving qualification

About the Role:

Provide exceptional care to our residents under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Work closely with a team to implement our individual care plans. Full training provided.

Some Duties include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking personal cares, while encouraging residents to make decisions that promote independence
• Promptly completing delegated tasks in a timely manner
• Responding quickly to resident requests, providing them with useful, relevant information
• Maintaining and updating resident healthcare records
• Assisting with handover of residents at shift changes
• Career progression + assistance with Careerforce and NZQA qualifications
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App
• Opportunities to transfer between 23 Radius Care sites
• Supportive team environment

Skills and Experience:

• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 (or equivalent) and 3 years of relevant experience; OR New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent).
• People skills with empathy for the elderly and their families
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work on a rostered shift basis

Apply now!

Exceptional People, Exceptional Care

Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently, we have 23 locations nationwide, employing over 1500 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, developing your career pathway, and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organization.