Health Care Assistant - Casual

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About the role

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to our residents in their daily living and social requirements.

You will also encourage residents to maintain their independence and make decisions for themselves.

Your key responsibilities will be :

Deliver the highest standard of personalised care to every Resident

Support and encourage residents to maintain their independence and make decisions for themselves

Assist and support the activities of daily living in a way that meets the Eden principles and the Domains of Wellbeing

Take instruction and tasks from the Registered Nurse

Ensure resident's needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner

We work with a fixed roster so you can plan ahead but the ability to offer some flexibility to pick up additional shifts, to provide cover in the home is always welcomed.

So get in touch and have a chat with us, we'd love to hear from you!

Passionate about the wellbeing of older people, you are enthusiastic but patient; well-organised with great interpersonal skills.

You share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect.

We are looking for :

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Healthcare Assistant

Must hold at least a Level 2 NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Experience working with elderly residents in a rest home or aged care setting is essential

Tech-savvy and confident using various systems for documentation and communication

Ability to travel and work in Lower Hutt and / or Karori, Johnsonville and Tawa

Enliven offers a compassionate environment where upskilling and training are highly valued.

You will also enjoy :

Hourly rate from $25.04 to $31.93 depending on experience and qualifications

Progressive pay steps that recognise your qualifications

Access to discounted healthcare cover and free employee assistance programme

We also have discounts with major NZ retailers across the country

As a values-based organisation that cares about our staff as much as we do about our residents, we support everyone who becomes a part of the Enliven family.

Find out more about what makes us such a great place to live and work.

We will be shortlisting applications as they come in and this may result in the job add closing early.

Note : Candidates must possess the legal right to reside and work in New Zealand prior to applying.

As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a 'Smoke Free' policy onsite.

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