Health Care Assistant - Levin - Casual

Health Care Assistant – Levin Home for War Vets

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.
• Family Works: our social services supporting children and whanau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services.

That means the home if often a hive of activity with residents and visitors enjoying spending time together around the spacious home.

Together, we make a lasting difference

Mo te turanga - About the role

We are currently looking for Casual Health Care Assistants in Levin - experience preferred but not essential.

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 Elder
• 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
• 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

• Progressive pay scale: $25.04 – $31.20 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, and experience
• Career development: Additional training and advancement opportunities into leadership roles
• Team environment: Work in a collaborative, peer-supported setting
• Staff wellbeing: Initiatives promoting personal health and wellbeing
• Benefits: Access to discounted healthcare cover and free counselling services
• Work-life balance: Flexible rosters to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing support: Training and guidance to help you thrive in your role
• A workplace that respects diversity and acknowledges the unique role of Maori as Tangata Whenua

Applications:

Click the APPLY button to start the application process. We will be screening applications as they come in so Apply Now!

If you need more information first, please contact Bureau Manager Amanda Dubier at Amanda.Dubier@psc.org.nz or email Recruitment at recruitment@psc.org.nz