Wellness Partner

Arvida; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Arvida is seeking Wellness Partners to enrich the lives of residents in our New Plymouth community. The role involves supporting personal care needs and promoting resident-led choices in eating, activity, and movement.

You will help residents maintain independence, document health observations, and participate in ongoing training. The position is permanently part-time with a fixed roster, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with older people and provide meaningful care.
• Commitment to high performance with diligence and care.
• Ability to work in a team that respects residents and colleagues.
• Honesty, integrity, energy and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and encourage independence.
• Assist with activities of daily living including eating, resting, movement and communication.
• Observe and document health conditions and communicate changes.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

People skills

Team player

Integrity

Work ethic

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

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.

We are currently looking for Wellness Partners for the following positions:

Permanant part time position 23 hours per fortnight PM shifts

This would really suit student

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

Additional Information

• Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Certainty of hours through a fixed roster
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to staff discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.

If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!