Health Care Assistant (Casual)
Wanganui
Living Waters Rest Home and Springvale Manor are small, family-focused aged care homes in Whanganui. Living Waters Rest Home (LWRH) is a Level 2 Rest Home providing aged residential care services. Springvale Manor is a specialist Dementia Care Facility and is also certified to provide 24/7 Level 2 aged residential care services.
We provide warm, homely environments where residents are supported with dignity, respect, and genuine care.
We are seeking experienced Health Care Assistants (Level 2 or higher) to join our casual pool and work across both facilities. This position offers flexible hours ranging from 8 to 40 hours per week, depending on roster requirements, leave cover, and resident needs.
Key Responsibilities- Provide high-quality personal care in accordance with resident care plans
- Assist with mobility, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, and meals
- Observe and report any changes in resident condition or behaviour
- Maintain resident safety, privacy, dignity, and comfort
- Support meal service, housekeeping, cleaning, and laundry tasks
- Follow infection control, health & safety, and organisational policies
- Work collaboratively within a supportive care team
- Supportive and friendly teams across two welcoming rest homes
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Variety and flexibility in shifts and locations
- Minimum NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 2 (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in aged residential care or a similar health/support environment
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach
- Ability to work rostered shifts, including weekends
- Reliability, professionalism, and ability to work under delegation
- Legal right to work in New Zealand
How to Apply
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Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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