Health Care Assistant Permanent Reliever-Balclutha

Qjumpers; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Being part of a well-known charitable

Opportunities to complete National

Joining a passionate team

Personal growth and career development

Significant on-the-job training

Discounts with local businesses

Job summary

Holmdene in Balclutha is seeking a Health Care Assistant as a Permanent Reliever to support older residents with daily activities and personal care in a caring Enliven home.

You will work across mornings, afternoons and nights as rostered, with 25 hours per week and flexibility to cover leave. Training and development opportunities are available in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, compassionate and patient.
• Works well in a team and with older people.
• Physically fit and able to perform caregiving tasks.
• Enthusiasm and sense of humour are valued.
• Experience in aged care preferred.
• Level 3/4 Health & Wellbeing certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support at mealtimes and help maintain comfort and safety.
• Contribute to a happy, enriching living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient care

Physical fitness

Sense of humour

Aged care experience

Health & Wellbeing cert

Education

Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 3/4

Job description

• Health Care Assistant (Permanent Reliever)
• Holmdene, Balclutha

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:

Permanent part-time position; working 25 hours per week, relieving as rostered with a variety of shifts and days. Additional shifts can be worked by mutual agreement. Flexibility to cover leave across all shift types - morning, afternoon, and night shifts is essential.

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
• Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent will be required for this role.

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

An integral part of the Balclutha community, Holmdene is home to 35 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.

For further information contact the Manager of Holmdene on 03 418 1468

Health Care Assistant Permanent Reliever-Balclutha Clutha - Otago