Wellness Partner

Arvida Group; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Mentorship

Supportive culture

Care team environment

Job summary

Arvida Group is hiring Wellness Partners to enrich the lives of residents in our NZ communities. You will support personal care needs, promote independence, and encourage resident-led decisions in eating, movement, and activities.

You will observe health conditions, document them, and communicate with the team, while undergoing ongoing training to grow in the role. We value interaction with older adults, teamwork, honesty, and a positive, energetic approach.

Qualifications

• Enjoy interacting with older people and providing meaningful work
• Commitment to a high standard of performance with care
• Ability to work in a team and respect residents and staff
• Honesty, integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• Willingness to work rostered shifts including weekends and nights
• NZ residency prioritized; English test required if overseas

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs and promote resident-led decisions
• Observe, document and communicate health conditions accurately
• Participate in ongoing training and development

Skills

Interacting with older people

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Education

NZQA Level 2/3 or ANZSCO Skill Level 4

NZQF Level 4 or 3+ years experience

English test if overseas

Job description

At Arvida, wecreate communities with freedom to thrive.

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values:Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Our Wellness Partners are at the heart of enriching the lives of our residents, doing everything with kindness and purpose. Each day you will work in partnership with residents to support their personal care needs and encourage resident-led decision making in their eating, resting, movement, communication, and activities.

Wellness Partners encourage our residents to maintain skills and a sense of independence. Resident welfare is important, and you will also be required to observe, accurately document, and communicate health conditions Participation in ongoing training is expected.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring:

• Enjoyment in interacting with older people and participating in meaningful work which has a real impact on people’s lives.
• Commitment to a high standard of performance with diligence and care.
• Ability to work within a team where we respect our residents and our team members.
• Honesty, integrity, high energy, physical fitness, and enthusiasm.
• Good customer service, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work rostered shifts including weekends and nights

Qualifications

Nga Tohu me nga wheako | Qualifications and Experience

We will be interviewing and screening NZ Residents and NZ Citizens as a priority before looking internationally.

Level 1 to Level 3

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
• Evidence ofEnglish test is required if from overseas

Level 4

• NZQF Level 4 qualification or at least three-years’ experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Additional Information

• A competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and teambenefits
• Mentorship with experienced managers
• An engaging, positive, and supportive work culture
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic care team

If you have a passion for working with older New Zealanders, enjoy being a part of a team that makes a difference, and seek purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!