Casual Health Care Assistant- Nelson

Join NZ’s Largest Community Healthcare Provider

Pay Rate: Up to $28.50/hour (based on experience & qualifications)

About LAD

This is your chance to join New Zealand’s largest provider of healthcare services. At LAD, we support people across aged care, disability, mental health, and rehabilitation. While we are a trusted national organization, you’ll be part of a close and collaborative Nelson-based team that values your contribution and growth.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistants to support residents in a rest home setting. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about elderly care and wants to provide meaningful support in a facility-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care (showering, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene)
• Manual handling, hoisting, repositioning, and mobility assistance
• Supporting meal preparation, serving, and feeding where required
• Encouraging and helping residents with physical activity and movement
• Providing companionship and emotional support to enhance wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with nursing and facility staff to ensure excellent care

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• 3–6 months+ professional experience in healthcare.
• Experience with hoists and manual handling
• Comfortable providing complex care, including bowel and catheter care
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultural awareness and the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. You must already hold a valid New Zealand open work visa or residency to apply.

• Pay up to $28.50/hour (experience and qualification dependent)
• Support from a passionate healthcare team—24/7 assistance available
• Opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of care settings

Be part of a respected national organization with strong local support

You must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Open Work Visa to apply.

Click Apply Now and join a team that values compassion, commitment, and care.