Health Care Assistant – Elmslie House, Wanaka

Presbyterian Support Otago; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Enliven seeks a compassionate Health Care Assistant in Wānaka to enrich the daily lives of older residents. Join a dedicated team providing essential support while earning qualifications and receiving significant on-the-job training. Enjoy a satisfying role that positively impacts the community.

Benefits

Opportunities for National Qualifications

Discounts with local businesses

Significant on-the-job training

Personal growth and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care preferred; full training provided.
• Must enjoy working alongside older people.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Assist during mealtimes and perform general care duties.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Listed 9 days Ago

Enliven

• Part Time
• Application Closes31 Jul 2025
• Health Care Assistant
• Part-time Permanent

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as a Health Care Assistant. Learn while you earn! Supported to gain qualification.

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: Part time, permanentposition; 30 hours per week as rostered with a variety of shifts and days. Additional shifts can be worked by mutual agreement.

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.

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 9 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

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 near the beautiful Lake Wanaka, Elmslie House is home to 31 residents supported at hospital and rest home level care. Our 4-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.

Join the team at Elmslie House - To apply click "Apply Now".

For further information contact Manager Elmslie House on 03 443 7899

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

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Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.