Health Care Assistant - Iona, Oamaru

Presbyterian Support Otago; Oamaru; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Being part of a charitable trust

Training and qualifications support

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Otago in Oamaru is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a permanent part-time role (24 hours per week) at the Enliven home. The role involves supporting residents with personal care, mealtimes and daily activities, in a caring, team-focused environment.

Hours are Thursday, Friday & Sunday 6.45am - 3.15pm. Training is provided and further qualifications can be earned through the organisation.

Qualifications

• Be empathetic, compassionate and patient.
• Work well in a team.
• Enjoy working with 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.
• Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist at mealtimes and support nutrition and hydration.
• Perform general care duties to promote happier, healthier living in the home.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Compassion

Physically fit

Humour

Aged care experience (preferred)

Education

Level 3/4 Health & Wellbeing

Job description

• Part-time Permanent Position 24 hours per week

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as a Health Care Assistant. Great team! Supported to gain the 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

This is a permanent part-time position

• Thursday, Friday & Sunday 6.45am - 3.15pm

About You

• 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.
• Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent will be an added advantage

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 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 7 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.

Residing in Oamaru, a region rich in history and heritage and situated in large park-like grounds, Iona holds 79 residents supported at hospital and rest home 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.

Join the team at Iona -

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

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