Wellness Partner (Casual)

Arvida Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Mentorship by experienced managers

Positive work culture

Care team environment

Job summary

Arvida Group is hiring Wellness Partners to enrich residents' lives by providing personal care, promoting independence and resident-led decisions across eating, rest, movement, communication, and activities. You will build trusting relationships with residents, observe changes in health, document clearly, and work closely with the care team to tailor activities and routines to each individual's needs.

You will work varied shifts including mornings, afternoons, and nights, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• NZ Residents and NZ Citizens prioritized for interviews

Responsibilities

• Support residents' personal care needs and encourage resident-led decision making in eating, rest, movement, communication and activities.
• Observe, accurately document and communicate health conditions; participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organisation

Integrity

Flexibility

Education

NZQF Level 2/3 qualification

NZQF Level 4 qualification

Job description

At Arvida, we create 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:

• You will be available to cover all shifts including mornings, afternoons or nights.
• 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.

Arvida Level 1 to Level 3

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

Utu Taipitopito | Pay Details (Level 1 to Level 3) $23.95 to $30.20 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Arvida Level 3 to Level 4

• NZQF Level 4 qualification or at least three-years’ experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• Evidence ofEnglish test is required if from overseas

Utu Taipitopito | Pay Details (Level 3 to Level 4) $28.25 to $32.20 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

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