Health Care Assistant - Casual - Bureau

Health Care Assistant – Casual - Bureau

Mo matou - About us

When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you're becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that's been helping people for more than 115 years.

Everything we do is about supporting people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether that's an older person needing care and connection, or a family working through tough times.

PSC has two well-known service brands that lie at the heart of our mahi:

• Enliven: our positive ageing services that create age-friendly communities where older people have companionship, choice, fun, and purpose. Being part of our team means embracing a values-based approach and contributing to a not-for-profit service dedicated to supporting elders.
• Family Works: our social services supporting children and whanau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services.

Our Wellington Homes are in Karori, Tawa, Johnsonville and Lower Hutt.

Together, we make a lasting difference.

Mo te turanga - About the role

This role is supporting all our Wellington Homes including Huntleigh, Longview, Cashmere and Woburn Home.

You will work as part of an Enliven team in a peer-supported environment, where everyone wants to deliver great quality care to our residents and ensure they have a positive experience whilst living in our home. We value the flexibility you can bring with you as we appreciate every team member that can support our Homes to be a great place to live and work.

In this role you will:

• Provide daily living and care support to our Elders
• Encourage independence and resident-led decision making
• Deliver high-quality, individualised support
• Follow and encourage all health and safety practices and procedures
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse team
• Ensure resident needs are met effectively and in a timely manner

Mo koe - About You

Whether you are spending time with staff or residents, it's all about the way we communicate with each other and how we get the job done that counts towards making the difference to everyone's day.

We are looking for someone you can offer the following:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Health Care Assistant
• Hold a Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2 or higher, or currently working towards it
• Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older people
• Patient, organised, and a strong team player
• Good verbal communication and documentation skills
• Be comfortable using a computer and keeping digital records

Mo o tatou painga – About our benefits

A job with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees.

You will benefit from the following:

• Progressive pay scale: $25.04–$31.20 per hour (based on qualifications, skills, and experience)
• Career development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership roles
• Supportive team environment with strong peer collaboration
• Staff wellbeing initiatives to support your personal health
• Benefits including discounted healthcare and free counselling services
• Ongoing training and support to help you grow
• A workplace that values diversity and honours Maori as Tangata Whenua

Applications:

Please click the APPLY button to submit your application. If you'd like more information before applying, feel free to contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@psc.org.nz

Please only apply if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.