Wellness Partner (Skill level 3)

Arvida; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Mentorship with experienced managers

Competitive market rate

Teambenefits

Positive work culture

Job summary

Arvida in New Zealand is seeking Wellness Partners to enrich residents' lives by delivering compassionate personal care and supporting resident-led choices in daily activities. You will collaborate with residents to promote independence, observe health conditions, and document changes.

Role requires teamwork, reliability, and excellent customer service. Shifts include weekends and nights; a minimum of 30 hours per week with ongoing training and mentorship in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Interview process prioritizes NZ residents/citizens.
• NZQA Level 4 qualification or two years' experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) preferred.
• Evidence of an English test if coming from overseas is required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Encourage resident-led decisions in eating, resting, movement, communication and activities.
• Observe, document, and communicate health conditions.
• Participate in ongoing training and team development.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

NZQA Level 4 qualification

Two years' experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

English test if overseas

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

Mōh te tūōnga | 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.

Arvida Level 3 to Level 4

• NZQF Level 4 qualification orat least two years' experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• Evidence of an English test is required if from overseas

Utu Taipitopito | Pay Details (Level 3 to Level 4)

• $28.00 to $32.20 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Additional Information

• A minimum of 30 hours per week
• 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

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