Compassionate Caregiver & Companion — Flexible Shifts

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Nelson; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking casual caregivers, nurses and healthcare assistants to provide compassionate daily-living support and safe mobility assistance across Nelson and Tasman.

Flexible shifts with pay of NZD 25–28 per hour plus 8% holiday pay are available. Ideal candidates have caregiver/healthcare experience, empathy, patience and strong communication, and reside in the Nelson/Tasman region.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiver, healthcare assistant or nursing experience.
• Empathy, patience and strong communication skills.
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Physical fitness for manual handling.
• Reliability and a positive attitude.
• Already located in the Nelson/Tasman region.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting and mealtimes
• Assist with mobility, transfers and safe hoist operation
• Provide companionship, activities and emotional support
• Dispose of waste in designated bins
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical or mental health

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Physical fitness

Job description

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking casual caregivers, nurses and healthcare assistants to provide compassionate daily-living support and safe mobility assistance across Nelson and Tasman.

Flexible shifts with pay of NZD 25–28 per hour plus 8% holiday pay are available. Ideal candidates have caregiver/healthcare experience, empathy, patience and strong communication, and reside in the Nelson/Tasman region.