Aged Care Health Assistant: Dementia & Med Admin Part-Time

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:01:03 +1200; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 3,044,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for our Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt on a fixed-term, part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will provide personal care, support residents with dementia, administer medications, and work with the nursing team to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The role requires patience, empathy and a caring approach, with strong communication and reliability for rostered shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Experience and competency in medication administration.
• A Dementia Certificate or relevant dementia care qualification is highly desirable.
• A NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent would be an advantage.
• The right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support tailored to each resident's needs.
• Supporting residents living with dementia with patience and understanding.
• Assisting residents to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Administering medication safely and in line with procedures and care plans.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' health and wellbeing.
• Working closely with the nursing and wider care team to provide high-quality care.
• Building positive relationships with residents and whānau.

Skills

Medication administration

Dementia care experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Dementia Certificate or relevant dementia care qualification

NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent

Job description

Oceania is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for our Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt on a fixed-term, part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will provide personal care, support residents with dementia, administer medications, and work with the nursing team to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The role requires patience, empathy and a caring approach, with strong communication and reliability for rostered shifts.