Aged Care Assistant – 12-Month Fixed-Term, Part-Time

Presbyterian Support Otago; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

National Qualifications - earn while你

Discounts with local businesses

Significant on-the-job training

Personal growth and career development

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is seeking a Health Care Assistant at Iona, Oamaru, to support residents with personal care, meals and daily activities in an Enliven home. This fixed-term part-time role covers parental leave until 13 November 2027, with shifts totaling 52.5 hours per fortnight and a supportive, team-focused working environment.

Candidates should be empathetic, patient and physically fit; experience in aged care is preferred but full training is provided, with Level 3/4 Health

Qualifications

• Be empathetic, compassionate and patient.
• Work well in a team.
• Enjoy working with older people.
• Be physically fit and strong.
• Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
• Experience in aged care preferred but training provided.
• Level 3/4 Health and Wellbeing or equivalent is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Assist at mealtimes to ensure nutrition and dignity.
• Provide general care duties and companionship.
• Work in a collaborative Enliven team.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Teamwork

Aged care experience

Physical fitness

Sense of humour

Education

Level 3/4 Health and Wellbeing certificate

Job description

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is seeking a Health Care Assistant at Iona, Oamaru, to support residents with personal care, meals and daily activities in an Enliven home. This fixed-term part-time role covers parental leave until 13 November 2027, with shifts totaling 52.5 hours per fortnight and a supportive, team-focused working environment.

Candidates should be empathetic, patient and physically fit; experience in aged care is preferred but full training is provided, with Level 3/4 Health