Health Care Assistant - Huntleigh Home - Karori

Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Wellington is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to support residents in their daily living and social requirements. You will deliver personalised care, promote independence, and work in a supportive team environment. This role offers a progressive pay scale of $25.04 - $31.93 per hour based on skills and experience, along with opportunities for professional development and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Progressive pay scale

Opportunities for training and advancement

Access to discounted healthcare cover

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Passion for the wellbeing of older people.
• Enthusiastic, patient, and well organised.
• Ability to be an active member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care to every Resident.
• Support residents in maintaining their independence.
• Assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Careerforce Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate

Job description

Mō Mātou - About Us

Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.

At Huntleigh Home there are lots of shared spaces, including lounges and courtyards. This is where you’ll find residents reading, socialising, hosting visitors, attending concerts and taking part in the many recreation activities on offer. A highlight for many residents and visitors is the fabulous shop and café. Known as the Trading Post, the shop is run by residents and volunteers. You’ll often find avid conversations happening in the café.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to our residents in their daily living and social requirements. You will also encourage residents to maintain their independence and make decisions for themselves. The role is 20 - 30 hours minimum rotating shifts.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Deliver the highest standard of personalised care to every Resident
• Support and encourage residents to maintain their independence and make decisions for themselves
• Assist and support the activities of daily living in a way that meets the Eden principles and the Domains of Wellbeing
• Take instruction and tasks from the Registered Nurse
• Ensure resident’s needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner

We work with a fixed roster so you can plan ahead but the ability to offer some flexibility to pick up additional shifts, to provide cover in the home is always welcomed. So get in touch and have a chat with us, we'd love to hear from you!

Mō koe - About You

Skills

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. In addition, you will have:

• Minimum of Careerforce Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate or above.
• Previous experience in aged care or other healthcare assistant or support worker role
• Ability to be an active member of a team environment
• Good verbal communication and documentation skills
• Basic computer skills

What’s in it for me?

Whilst working with Enliven you will be given the opportunity and support to gain nationally recognised qualifications in Health and Wellbeing and to be part of a committed team delivering high quality care to our residents.

• A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications $25.04 - $31.93 per hour, based on skills & experience
• Opportunities for additional training for career advancement into positions of responsibility
• Working in a team in a peer supported environment.
• Staff Wellbeing initiatives focused on a different aspect of personal health and wellbeing
• Access to discounted healthcare cover and free counselling services for all staff
• Ability to work a roster that enables you to manage work/life balance.
• Training to achieve qualifications while you work and on-going support to thrive in your role

Come and find out more about our Home and why our teams enjoy working as part of the Enliven family!

To discuss the role or for more information, get in touch with Anna Roberts on 04 464 2020 or [e-mail]

Please note: please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand

We will be shortlisting applications as they come in and this may result in the job add closing early.

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