Aged Care Assistant & Activity Coordinator (Part-Time)

Tawa Business Group; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Redwood Daycare Charitable Trust for the Elderly in Wellington is hiring a Health Care Assistant / Caregiver (or diversional therapist) for a part-time role. Join our friendly team in Tawa two days per week, Mondays and Thursdays, 9 am to 5 pm, delivering daytime activities for older people.

Experience in aged care or disability support is preferred; duties include assisting with daily activities, meal preparation, and helping run engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or disability support preferred.
• Able to prepare nutritious meals for groups.
• Punctual, reliable and team oriented.
• Full, current NZ driver’s license.
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for older adults.
• Prepare nutritious meals for the group.
• Support daytime programme operations.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Assist with activity planning, including dementia-related activities.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Empathetic

Communication skills

Team player

Driver's license

Job description

Redwood Daycare Charitable Trust for the Elderly in Wellington is hiring a Health Care Assistant / Caregiver (or diversional therapist) for a part-time role. Join our friendly team in Tawa two days per week, Mondays and Thursdays, 9 am to 5 pm, delivering daytime activities for older people.

Experience in aged care or disability support is preferred; duties include assisting with daily activities, meal preparation, and helping run engaging activities.