Resident Care & Engagement Assistant

St John of God Hauora Trust; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible shifts (part-time and full‑t‑

Friendly, supportive team environment

Good staff to resident ratios

Staff health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust – Upper Hutt, North Island is seeking compassionate carers to help residents lead engaging and fulfilling lives. You will follow care plans and organise daily activities, while collaborating with the Rehabilitation Team to support health, wellbeing and community connections.

Ideal candidates have caregiving experience (2+ years), a current First Aid qualification, NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, an NZ work visa or residency, and a NZ Full Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• Caregiving experience (2+ years preferable).
• NZ work visa with 2 NZ-based referees.
• Current First Aid Qualification.
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at any level.
• Experience supporting people with conditions like Huntington's disease, MS, MND, CP, Stroke, brain injuries.
• NZ Full Driver's Licence and willingness to drive mobility passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in our Community Home in Clouston Park, Upper Hutt to lead engaging and fulfilling lives.
• Follow care plans that enable residents in their health and wellbeing.
• Organise daily activities for residents.
• Work collaboratively with the Rehabilitation Team to support residents to achieve lifestyle goals and community connections.
• Continue to achieve NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate levels with support of your manager and Workforce Development team.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

First Aid

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

St John of God Hauora Trust – Upper Hutt, North Island is seeking compassionate carers to help residents lead engaging and fulfilling lives. You will follow care plans and organise daily activities, while collaborating with the Rehabilitation Team to support health, wellbeing and community connections.

Ideal candidates have caregiving experience (2+ years), a current First Aid qualification, NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, an NZ work visa or residency, and a NZ Full Driver's Licence.