Healthcare Assistant | Casual

Oceania Healthcare Ltd; Taupo; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Wellbeing services (confidential)

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Wharerangi Village in Taupō is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to provide personal care and support to residents on a casual basis. You’ll work under the guidance of Registered Nurses and help create a welcoming, safe environment.

If you have at least 1 year in caregiving, strong communication, empathy, and flexibility to rotate weekends and night shifts, join Oceania to contribute to residents’ wellbeing and explore future career pathways.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of caregiving or similar experience.
• Genuine empathy for older adults and compassionate nature.
• Clear communication and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and support to residents under RN guidance.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with residents, families and the team.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment by following care standards and procedures.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistants to join our team at Wharerangi Village in Taupō on a casual basis.

Whether you're balancing your studies or exploring a career in aged care, this opportunity allows you to contribute to the wellbeing of our residents in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver personal care and support to our residents, under the guidance of our Registered Nurses.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with residents, families, and your team.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment by following our care standards and procedures.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 1 year of experience in caregiving or a similar role.
• A compassionate nature and genuine empathy for older adults.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and night shifts.

Why Oceania?

At Oceania, we’re reimagining retirement and aged care living across New Zealand. With over 30 villages and 4,000+ residents, we’re proud to create communities where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to live life their way.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with access to free, confidential wellbeing services.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and explore future career pathways.
• A team that believes in doing better, every day.

Join us in creating homes, not just villages.

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