HealthCare Assistants roles
Dunedin
The Grange Lifecare is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned residential villages for older adults. Located in the beautiful town of Mosgiel, Dunedin, Otago, NZ, in a spacious rural setting with extensive lawn and garden areas, The Grange is an outstanding purpose-built facility offering a full range of assisted living care options including a rest home and hospital care suites.
At The Grange, the philosophy is “put the resident first” and we offer full care facilities and a wonderful prosperous community. We pride ourselves on being a community within a community, offering not only quality care but also companionship, security and new experiences.
At The Grange, the philosophy is “put the resident first” and we offer full care facilities and a wonderful prosperous community. We pride ourselves on being a community within a community, offering not only quality care but also companionship, security and new experiences.
Our staff are chosen for their skill and caring approach and we aim to create strong connections and trust with them. We offer an integrated model of care offering resident support where they need it in an environment of kindness.
We would like Healthcare Assistants to come and join our wonderful care team here. Due to our new wing opening later in the year, we have full time, part-time and casual positions available to help support, challenge and enhance the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of our residents.As part of the care team, you will feel highly valued in your fundamental role in providing exceptional support and care. You will thrive in a holistic partnership, while celebrating life with our residents. You will be providing all aspects of clinical care, constantly using your skills and initiative to contribute to our philosophy.
Essential Skills we are looking for –- Ensure all residents are able to have their daily activities of life met, including but not limited to: washing, dressing, feeding, grooming, toileting, physically moving and supporting, assisting participation in activities and promoting independence.
- Provide emotional and spiritual support as required.
- Maintain the dignity and privacy of the residents, including adhering to confidential policies.
- Ensure residents’ environments are always clean and hygienic and maintained to high standards, including repairing or reporting broken equipment as needed.
- Adhere to health professional’s requirements in terms of specified care for individual residents
- Complete relevant documentation for residents including contributing to care plans and incident reports.
- EITHER a relevant aged/health care qualification (or equivalent), such as a Certificate in Health and Wellbeing in Level 2, 3 or 4
- OR if no qualification, we can assist you with onsite training.
- A commitment to supporting and mentoring new staff with the The Grange Lifecare orientation programme.
- Be part of our supportive team environment and have a good work life balance.
- Enjoy subsidised food at our onsite cafeteria.
- Free off street car parking.
- Full use of our onsite gym.
- We are deeply committed to providing a supportive environment that empowers mana motuhake for Maori and non-Maori to ensure the best health outcomes for them, recognising that good health outcomes are essential for wellbeing . We practice Whanaungatanga.
- We are integrated into our local community of Mosgiel.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to make the most of working in beautiful surroundings with a team who really care. A detailed position description is available on request.
If this sounds like you and you are motivated to be part of this unique and energising culture, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested along with your CV to employment@thegrangelifecare.nz. Come and be part of the community, get to know our wonderful residents, support them to embrace life.Apply now!
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