Health Care Assistant
Stratford
Age Care Central is a company that manages Maryann Resthome, Hospital and Dementia Unit
which is a 66 bed facility. Maryann Resthome is a multi-cultural employer, with a friendly welcoming
environment to work in. Work/life balance is important to us as employers for all of our staff.
We are located in Stratford, Taranaki, in the North Island, 30 mins drive from New Plymouth.
The Stratford area has stunning scenery and the majestic Mount Taranaki – making it a great
place to work, live and raise a family. Stratford offers affordable housing, and many great
amenities - including cafes and schools.
We are looking for a permanent caregiver to cover all shifts as needed. This would include
morning, afternoon, weekend and night shifts. This would be a minimum of 31hrs per week based on a
House Rules.
Manual. This includes requesting assistance in difficult care delivery situations.
flexible, show initiative and be tolerant and understanding when duties are busy. To be readily
adaptable to change.
This includes appropriate upward reporting, sharing relevant information with colleagues and
maintaining a good working relationship with management.
HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Level 2 $25.65
Level 3 $27.89
Level 4 a $29.01
Level 4 b $30.13
which is a 66 bed facility. Maryann Resthome is a multi-cultural employer, with a friendly welcoming
environment to work in. Work/life balance is important to us as employers for all of our staff.
We are located in Stratford, Taranaki, in the North Island, 30 mins drive from New Plymouth.
The Stratford area has stunning scenery and the majestic Mount Taranaki – making it a great
place to work, live and raise a family. Stratford offers affordable housing, and many great
amenities - including cafes and schools.
We are looking for a permanent caregiver to cover all shifts as needed. This would include
morning, afternoon, weekend and night shifts. This would be a minimum of 31hrs per week based on a
six week rotating roster within the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Work collaboratively to support the health and wellbeing of a person with complex needs
- Implement person-centred approaches to support a person with complex needs
- Recognise and respond to signs of vulnerability and abuse
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour.
- Provide person-centred care under the direction and delegation of a health professional.
- Recognise and respond to change.
- Provide person-centred support to maximise independence.
- Work within the responsibilities and boundaries of their role
- Perform entry-level person-centred tasks and functions in a health or wellbeing setting
- Recognise and report risks and/or changes in a person and/or family/whanau
- Communicate to support a person’s health or wellbeing
- To comply with the relevant policies related to punctuality, correct maintenance of time
House Rules.
- To support and uphold all policies, mission statement and philosophies at all times
- To safely, efficiently and effectively deliver care by prioritising attendance to Resident's needs
Manual. This includes requesting assistance in difficult care delivery situations.
- Ensure that all routine cares are delivered as per resident’s care plans including, showering,
- As required the HCA might have to do Laundry, and perform cleaning and kitchen duties in a
- There is an obligation of all staff to observe privacy, dignity, comfort & confidentiality of
- Keep confidential all facility’s business
- To be an effective Team worker with consideration for other employees. It is required that
flexible, show initiative and be tolerant and understanding when duties are busy. To be readily
adaptable to change.
- To be a good communicator with Residents and staff. Observe and report any changes in the
This includes appropriate upward reporting, sharing relevant information with colleagues and
maintaining a good working relationship with management.
- To follow sound basic hygiene and infection control principles particularly in relation to hand
- To develop professionally. This includes attendance of annual Education and training
HEALTH AND SAFETY.
- To perform other duties as may be reasonably required to maximise the Resident's safety and
- Adhere to Health and Safety Policies. Report any hazards and incidents and accidents.
- Assist with meal serving following sound infection control principles. Assist resident’s who
need help. Observe resident’s intake and report any discrepancies.
Wage rate would be dependent on qualifications
Level 0 $24.20Level 2 $25.65
Level 3 $27.89
Level 4 a $29.01
Level 4 b $30.13
Plus an additional allowance for weekend and night shift.
Ongoing Professional Development is offered as part of the role.
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