Health Care Assistant - Willard Home

Presbyterian Support Central, Enliven and Family Works; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive pay scale

Career development

Supportive team environment with peer‑

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Discounted healthcare and free Couns-

Ongoing training and growth

Māori culture valued

Job summary

Presbyterian Support Central is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant for Willard Home in Palmerston North to support residents with daily living and social needs, helping them stay independent and engaged.

The role involves 30 hours per week on a shift roster, including weekend night shifts, contributing to 24/7 care with a compassionate, person-centred approach in a peer-supported Enliven team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant.
• Hold a Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2, or currently working towards it.
• Good verbal communication and documentation skills; comfortable using a computer and keeping digital records.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living and care support to our Elders.
• Encourage independence and resident-led decision making.
• Deliver high-quality, individualised support.
• Follow and encourage all health and safety practices and procedures.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse team.
• Ensure resident needs are met effectively and in a timely manner.

Skills

HCA experience

Education

Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2

Job description

• Part Time
• Application Closes 06 Nov 2026
• Manawatu - Palmerston North
• Healthcare Support Worker

Mō Mātāu - About Us

When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you’re becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping people for more than 115 years.

Everything we do is about supporting people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether that’s an older person needing care and connection, or a family working through tough times.

PSC has two well-known service brands that lie at the heart of our mahi:

• Enliven: our positive ageing services that create age-friendly communities where older people have companionship, choice, fun, and purpose.
• Family Works: our social services supporting children and families through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services.

Mō te tūru - About the role

We currently have two Health Care Assistant roles available at Willard Home in Palmerston North.

We have a permanent 30 hour per week position, working according to a shift roster that supports the deliver of 24/7 care and support to our Elders living at Willard Home.

We are also looking for someone who can work weekend nightshifts (Friday night into Saturday morning and Saturday night into Sunday morning)

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.

You will work as part of an Enliven team in a peer-supported environment, where everyone wants to deliver great quality care to our residents and ensure they have a positive experience whilst living in our home. We value the flexibility you can bring with you as we appreciate every team member that can support our Homes to be a great place to live and work.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Provide daily living and care support to our Elders
• Encourage independence and resident- led decision making
• Deliver high-quality, individualised support
• Follow and encourage all health and safety practices and procedures
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse team
• Ensure resident needs are met effectively and in a timely manner

We are interested in hearing from applicants who are able to work flexibly and who understand that the delivery of residential care requires us to be responsive to the needs of our residents and we often we have to be agile at work.

Mō koe - About You

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, and operate with a person-centred approach and high care standards. Whether you are spending time with staff or residents, it's all about the way we communicate with each other and how we get the job done that counts towards making the difference to everyone's day.

We are looking for someone you can offer the following:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant
• Hold a Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2, or currently working towards it
• Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older people
• Patient, organised, and a strong team player
• Good verbal communication and documentation skills
• Be comfortable using a computer and keeping digital records

Mō ō Tātou Painga – About Our Benefits

A job with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees!

You Will Benefit From The Following

• Progressive pay scale: $25.71–$32.03 per hour (based on qualifications, skills, and experience)
• Career development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership roles
• Supportive team environment with strong peer collaboration
• Staff wellbeing initiatives to support your personal health
• Benefit including discounted healthcare and free counselling services
• Ongoing training and support to help you grow
• A workplace that values diversity and honours Māori as Tangata Whenua

Applications

Please note: We will be shortlisting as applications come in which may result in the job add closing early.

Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, we do not have the ability to offer visa support for this role.

• Health-Care-Assistant-Position-Description.pdf