Care Worker

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Competitive wages

Discounts and offers

Supportive team

Job summary

QJumpers Recruitment Services is seeking dedicated level 2/3 care workers for our Invercargill sites. These permanent roles offer a rotating 30+ hour week with weekend uplift and a pay rate of 24.61–28.36 NZD per hour. You will work under our nursing team to support residents and follow each care plan with compassion.

Applicants must have aged care experience and a genuine desire to make a positive difference, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of aged care experience.
• Compassion and passion for elderly care.
• Clear, compassionate communication with residents, families and staff.
• Positive, patient attitude.
• Assist residents with personal needs including meals, hydration, hygiene.
• Encourage social activities to improve wellbeing.
• Accurately record observations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a caring team.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to residents and families.
• Follow each resident's care plan under nursing supervision.
• Record observations accurately.
• Maintain an empathetic, respectful environment.

Job description

We have permanent opportunities for level 2 and 3 care workers across our organisation.

All positions are a minimum of 30 hours per week on a rotating roster, we provide support for our residents 24 hours a day 7 days a week - this includes weekend work where you can earn up to $4 more an hour for your hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

Depending on experience and qualifications you can earn between $24.61 to $28.36 per hour.You will work under the guidance and supervision of our nursing team, following each residents individual care plan. You will provide essential support to our residents and their families, touching the lives of those who need it most, making a positive impact, a role where you will make a difference.

Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:

• Have at least 1 year of aged care experience
• Compassion and passion for working with the elderly and deep-seated empathy and dedication to making a positive impact on their lives
• The ability to clearly and compassionately communicate with both residents, their families and your colleagues
• A positive, kind, and patient attitude
• Assisting our residents with their personal needs (including eating meals, hydration, maintaining skin integrity and personal hygiene) with the utmost respect and willingness
• Encouraging our residents to interact and take part in our social activities, by promoting participation, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life
• Accurately recording observations
• Maintaining an empathetic and kind approach towards residents and families, fostering a supportive environment that promotes trust and comfort
• Collaboration with colleagues by offering support and contributing to a team-oriented atmosphere, ensuring a caring, compassionate, and efficient work environment.

We are proud to be the largest social service and aged care provider in Southland. Our vision is a community where all people can make the most of their strengths, feel included, valued and safe. Within our organisation, we have two service divisions – Family Works and Enliven, our strength lies in the passion and dedication of our team of over 360 employees.

Enliven is dedicated to the well‑being of the elderly, where we provide retirement living, residential aged care and community support across our Southland care homes.

We have vacancies across our Enliven facilities, with roles based across our Invercargill care homes, join us and embrace the vibrant cultural diversity and storied heritage of our organisation, it’s the fusion of past and present that defines our uniqueness and shapes our tomorrow. At our core is our commitment to those in our care and in our teams, to cultivate a community where individuals are empowered to leverage their unique strengths, feeling included, truly valued and safe.

Why you'll love working here:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A supportive environment for achieving work‑life balance and competitive wages that recognise your talents and contributions
• We are committed to excellence, innovation and shaping a workplace culture that values every individual
• A supportive team that cares about you and your family
• Enjoy discounts and offers across a range of goods and services!

Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be in New Zealand and have a current work visa.

Pre‑employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment. Interviews with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date.