Healthcare Assistant

Redwood Daycare Charitable Trust for the Elderly; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Redwood Club in Wellington is seeking a Health Care Assistant / Caregiver or diversional therapist to join our friendly team in Tawa, 2 days per week. You will support older people with daily activities, prepare meals, and help run the daytime programme. We welcome applicants with aged care or disability sector experience and/or qualifications.

You should be patient, reliable, and a good communicator who works well in a team. Te Reo Māori knowledge is an advantage.

Qualifications

• For this role, experience in aged care or disability support is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake additional training as needed.
• Must hold a full, current NZ driver’s license.
• Experience creating meaningful activities for older adults is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for older people.
• Prepare nutritious meals for a group and maintain a safe environment.
• Help run the daytime activity programme and support engagement.

Skills

Aged care experience

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Team player

Meal preparation

Full driver’s license

NZ work entitlement

Te Reo Māori knowledge (advantage)

Education

Aged care or disability sector qualification

Tools

Driver’s license (vehicle)

Job description

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.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

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