Health Care Assistant - Iona, Oamaru

Qjumpers; Waitaki Bridge; On-site; NZD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

National Qualifications - earn while你学

Job summary

Enliven in Oamaru is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care and mealtimes in a warm, community-focused home. This part-time role runs Thursday, Friday and Sunday mornings, offering meaningful daily contact with residents.

You will join a supportive team, receive on-the-job training and have the chance to gain a Level 3 or 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate. If you are empathetic, physically fit and enjoy helping older people, this role provides real

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and team oriented.
• Experience in aged care is preferred but training will be provided.
• Level 3 or 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care.
• Assist with meals and mealtimes.
• Perform general care duties to promote wellbeing and comfort.

Skills

Empathetic

Compassionate

Team player

Physically fit

Sense of humour

Education

Level 3 or 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate

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

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.
• 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

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.

For further information contact Iona on 03 437 1870, ext 0.