Healthcare Assistant

Oceania; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Elderslea Lodge in Upper Hutt, part of the Oceania family, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support residents with dignity and connection each day. You will work as part of a values-led team, delivering person-centred care and collaborating with nurses to ensure consistent care.

This role offers opportunities for development within a supportive workplace. We welcome compassionate individuals who value safety and resident wellbeing, with a roster that may include weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of caregiving, aged care, or a similar role.
• A compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to caring for older adults.
• Clear communication and a strong team-focused mindset.
• Commitment to safety, dignity, and resident-centred care.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that maintains dignity, privacy, and comfort.
• Support residents with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and hydration.
• Observe and respond to residents' needs, escalating concerns as needed.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with residents and families/whānau.
• Create a safe, clean environment that promotes wellbeing and independence.
• Follow care plans and work with Registered Nurses to ensure high‑quality care.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with residents, families, and the team.
• Uphold health, safety, and infection control practices.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient & respectful

Clear communication

Team player

Infection control

Job description

Are you looking for a role where your care, compassion, and commitment truly make a difference?

We’re seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Elderslea Lodge in Upper Hutt, supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort, and connection every day.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering meaningful care and wants to be part of a supportive, values-driven team. This is a part-time role.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support residents to live with comfort, dignity, and independence, delivering care that is respectful, safe, and genuinely person-centred. You’ll focus on building trusting relationships and creating a calm, supportive environment where residents feel listened to, valued, and cared for. You will:

• Provide personal care in a way that maintains dignity, privacy, and comfort
• Support residents with daily activities such as hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and hydration
• Observe and respond to residents’ physical and emotional needs, escalating concerns appropriately
• Build warm, respectful relationships with residents and their families/whānau
• Create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that promotes wellbeing and independence
• Follow individual care plans and work closely with Registered Nurses to ensure consistent, high‑quality care
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with residents, families, and your wider team
• Take responsibility for health, safety, and infection control practices to keep everyone safe

What you’ll bring:

• At least 1 year of experience in caregiving, aged care, or a similar role
• A compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to caring for older adults
• Clear communication skills and a strong team‑focused mindset
• A commitment to safety, dignity, and resident‑centred care
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, that may include weekends and night shifts

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we’re proud to be one of New Zealand’s leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We’re one team – We collaborate across teams and functions because together we’re stronger than any individual effort.
• We’re finding better ways – We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We’re committed to care – We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We’re proud to deliver – We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you’ll become part of a supportive team where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that’s making a real difference.

We strive to do better every day.