Full-Time Caregiver (Under 5S) — Nurturing & Playful Team Player

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage 30.00–31.00 NZD

$4 weekend penal rate per hour

$20 night shift bonus

Full paid orientation and onboarding

Job summary

Edenvale Home & Hospital is a boutique 41-bed facility in Mt Eden, Auckland, seeking a qualified Healthcare Assistant for a permanent role starting mid December 2026. The role involves providing specialised care to residents with significant health needs, including medication administration and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Candidates must meet a Level 4 or Level 5 NZ Health and Wellbeing qualification with required experience.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 5 with international equivalence, or Level 4 with international equivalence.
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience for Level 5; 2 years for Level 4 in healthcare.
• Be able to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administering medications.
• Assisting residents with complex personal care needs.
• Collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient wellbeing.

Skills

English proficiency

Able to lift

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 5)

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4)

Job description

Job Description

About Edenvale Home & Hospital

Edenvale Home & Hospital is a boutique 41-bed facility located in Mt Eden, Auckland, offering 24/7 care to our Rest Home, Hospital, and Dementia residents.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistant for a permanent role starting mid December 2026.

The position involves providing specialised care to residents with significant health needs and utilising advanced skills gained through a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing qualification.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes:

• Administering medications.
• Assisting residents with complex personal care needs.
• Collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient wellbeing.

Suitable Candidates

Applicants must meetone of the following qualification and experience combinations:

Option 1

• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing(Level 5) qualification or international equivalent, or higher; and
• A minimum of1 year of relevant experienceas a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar healthcare role.

Option 2

• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing(Level 4) qualification or international equivalent; and
• A minimum of2 years of relevant experienceas a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar healthcare role.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be able to work shifts, includingnights, weekends and public holidays.
• Have reasonable competence in English.
• Be fit and able to perform the role, which includes some lifting.
• Have a clean criminal record, with no convictions relating to dishonesty or assault.
• Be willing to complete credit, background and police vetting checks, if required.
• Providetwo confidential work references, includingone New Zealand-based reference from recent employment.

Ideal Candidates

• A minimum of3 years of relevant experienceis preferred. Experience in specialised health assistant care.

What We Offer

• A minimum of40 hours per weekon the roster.
• Additional hours may be offered from time to time, up to8 hours extra per week.
• All additional hours are paid at the standard hourly rate.
• Hourly wage of$30.00 to $31.00, depending on experience and qualifications.
• An additional$4.00 per hour weekend penal rate.
• One-off $20 when working night shift.
• Full paid, orientation and onboarding for new team members.