Healthcare Assistant

Oceania Group; Wellington; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Access to wellbeing support services

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Oceania Group is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their team at Elderslea Lodge in Upper Hutt. You will support residents to live with dignity, comfort, and connection every day, delivering person-centered care in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience in caregiving, a patient approach, and strong communication skills. Oceania offers competitive rates, ongoing training, and a commitment to safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Team-focused mindset

Flexibility to work rotating roster

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.

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 reimagining retirement and aged care living in New Zealand. As the proud owner and operator of over 30 villages nationwide, supporting more than 4,000 residents, we create homes and communities – not just villages – where people feel safe, valued, and connected.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by a shared purpose to make the difference in every task, every challenge, every day, we work as one team, look out for each other, and take pride in delivering care that truly matters. We’re committed to safety and wellbeing, we’re always finding better ways to improve what we do, and we follow through on our promises because our residents and families count on us.

When you join Oceania, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed in a positive, inclusive environment. We offer competitive hourly rates, access to free and confidential wellbeing support services, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your skills and build a meaningful, long‑term career in aged care.

We strive to do better every day. Apply now and become part of our journey.

Oceania does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies, or take responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.