Health Care Assistant - Kandahar Home Masterton
- Fixed 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!
Mo matou - About us
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 turanga - About the role
We 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 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
- Working under the supervision and direction of the RN.
- Ensure resident's needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner
Mo koe - About You
As 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 essential
- Willingness to gain Qualifications whilst you work
- Ability to be an active member of a team environment
- Good verbal communication and documentation skills
- Basic computer skills
What'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 $25.04 - $31.93 per hour, based on skills & experience
- Opportunities for additional training for career advancement into positions of responsibility
- Working in a team in a peer supported environment.
- Staff Wellbeing initiatives focused on a different aspect of personal health and wellbeing
- Access to discounted healthcare cover and free counselling services for all staff
- Ability 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 role
Come 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 06 370 0447 or recruitment@psc.org.nz
Please note: please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand
We will be shortlisting applications as they come in and this may result in the job add closing early.