Health Care Assistant - Kandahar Home Masterton

Listed 1 day AgoEnlivenHealthcare Assistant – Kandahar HomeFixed rosters giving you work / life balance!

Training and development – gain qualifications while you work!

Staff Wellbeing benefits - you look after our residents while we look after you!

Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability.

Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.Situated in the popular Masterton suburb of Lansdowne, Kandahar Home is based around a grand character villa with beautiful cottage style garden surrounds.

Residents tell us they enjoy the social interaction (and banter!) with fellow residents and staff, the homely feel, engaging atmosphere and spacious grounds.

Kandahar Home is a home in every sense of the word.Mo te turangaAbout the roleWe are looking for a Health Care Assistant to work day shifts 7am to 3.30pm 32 hours per week.

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 ResidentSupport and encourage residents to maintain their independence and make decisions for themselvesAssist and support the activities of daily living in a way that meets the Eden principles and the Domains of WellbeingWorking under the supervision and direction of the RN.Ensure resident's needs are attended to effectively and in a timely mannerAs well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills.

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

In addition, you will have : Previous experience in aged care or other healthcare assistant or support worker role preferred but not essentialWillingness to gain Qualifications whilst you workAbility to be an active member of a team environmentGood verbal communication and documentation skillsBasic computer skillsWhat's in it for me?

Whilst working with Enliven you will be given the opportunity and support to gain nationally recognised qualifications in Health and Wellbeing and to be part of a committed team delivering high quality care to our residents.A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications $

• per hour, based on skills & experienceOpportunities for additional training for career advancement into positions of responsibilityWorking in a team in a peer supported environment.Staff Wellbeing initiatives focused on a different aspect of personal health and wellbeingAccess to discounted healthcare cover and free counselling services for all staffAbility to work a roster that enables you to manage work / life balance.Training to achieve qualifications while you work and on-going support to thrive in your roleCome and find out more about our Home and why our teams enjoy working as part of the Enliven family!

To discuss the role or for more information, get in touch with David Bradley on

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