Healthcare Assistant

Tawa Business Group; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Redwood Daycare Charitable Trust for the Elderly in Wellington is hiring a Health Care Assistant / Caregiver (or diversional therapist) for a part-time role. Join our friendly team in Tawa two days per week, Mondays and Thursdays, 9 am to 5 pm, delivering daytime activities for older people.

Experience in aged care or disability support is preferred; duties include assisting with daily activities, meal preparation, and helping run engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or disability support preferred.
• Able to prepare nutritious meals for groups.
• Punctual, reliable and team oriented.
• Full, current NZ driver’s license.
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for older adults.
• Prepare nutritious meals for the group.
• Support daytime programme operations.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Assist with activity planning, including dementia-related activities.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Empathetic

Communication skills

Team player

Driver's license

Job description

Redwood Daycare Charitable Trust for the Elderly

Part Time

Monday & Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm

$25 – $32 per hour

Are you a caring, reliable, and compassionate person who genuinely enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of older people?

The Redwood Club is a charitable trust funded by Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ, supporting older people navigating dementia and other age-related challenges by providing a meaningful daytime activity programme. We have a vacancy for a Health Care Assistant / Caregiver or diversional therapist to join our friendly team in Tawa, 2 days per week.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with aged care or disability sector experience and/or qualifications. You will play an important part in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where older people feel valued, safe and engaged. Your duties will include assisting with daily activities, preparing nutritious meals and helping ensure the smooth running of the daytime programme.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have experience creating activities for older adults (ideally in dementia) and a willingness to undertake additional training.

Be patient, caring and empathetic, particularly when supporting older adults with age related challenges.

Have excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner.

Be punctual, reliable, with a strong work ethic.

Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to a positive, supportive environment.

Understand why Health and Safety matters in the work environment

Hold a full, current driver's license and be confident driving a passenger van.

Be able to prepare tasty, nutritious meals for a big group.

Have knowledge of Te Reo Māori (an advantage).

Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Most importantly, you will have a genuine passion for assisting older people who benefit from additional support.

Hours Monday and Thursday 9 am to 5 pm.