Health Care Assistant (Casual)-St Andrews, Dunedin

Qjumpers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Qualifications

On-the-job training

Discounts with local businesses

Supportive team

Job summary

Enliven is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Casual) to support older residents at St Andrews in Dunedin. You will assist with personal care, daily activities and mealtimes, bringing compassion and respect to daily living.

Join a charitable organisation that offers on-the-job training, opportunities to study for National Qualifications, and a supportive team focused on giving residents meaningful, happy days.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, compassionate and patient approach.
• Enjoy working with older people and in a team.
• Experience in aged care preferred but training provided.
• Willingness to study and gain qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Support residents at meals and daily living tasks.
• Contribute to a caring, enriching environment.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

People person

Physically fit

Humor

Aged care interest

Medication competency preferred

Education

Health & Wellbeing Level 3/4

Dementia Limited Credit Programme

Job description

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as a Health Care Assistant.

The Role

You'll put your practical skills and compassion into supporting residents with everyday activities such as personal care, assistance at mealtimes, and general care duties that make for happier, healthier living at an Enliven home. You will work hard, but there are few jobs that will give you the immense satisfaction of working for people who are grateful for your help and who contribute to an enriching working environment.

Hours: Casual. Preferably available to work on a when and if required basis to provide cover across morning, afternoon, and night shifts and provide cover for Annual leave & Sick Leave. As part of our 'One Team' approach, you'll be able to pick up casual Health Care Assistant shifts across all Enliven homes in Dunedin, including Ross Home and Taieri Court, while St Andrews remains your home facility.

What We Offer

• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Opportunities to complete National Qualifications - earn while you learn!
• Joining a team that makes a real difference in people's lives
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• Significant on-the-job training
• Discounts with local businesses

About You

The ideal applicant will:

• Be empathetic, compassionate, and patient
• Work well in a team
• Enjoy working alongside older people
• Be physically fit and strong
• Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Experience in an aged care environment is preferred, but not essential, as full training will be provided
• Applicants who hold the Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent, or the Dementia Limited Credit Programme would have an advantage. Health Care Assistants without formal qualifications will undertake study while working at St Andrews, and we will help you with this.
• Having or willing to get a medication competency is preferred.

About Us

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

Situated on a sunny site in Kew, St Andrews is home to 78 residents supported at hospital, rest home and dementia level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

For further information contact Angela Ireland, Manager of St Andrews on 03 455 4396.

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