Entry Level Care Worker Opportunities
Mō te tūnga | About the role:
Are you passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community? We’re looking for caring, respectful, and compassionate individuals to join our team as Entry-Level Aged Care Workers.
If you value family, believe in treating people with dignity, and want a role where accountability and empathy matter, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. No prior experience? That’s okay, what matters most is your attitude and commitment to improving the lives of our elderly residents.
You will work under the guidance and supervision of our nursing team, following each residents individual care plan. You will provide essential support to our residents and their families,touching the lives of those who need it most, making a positive impact, a role where you will make a difference.
We provide 24/7 care and support and have opportunities at Vickery Court and Peacehaven Village.
Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:
- Show genuine compassion and respect when caring for elderly residents
- Be reliable and accountable in providing safe, quality support every day
- Compassion and passion for working with the elderly and deep-seated empathy and dedication to making a positive impact on their lives
- The ability to clearly and compassionately communicate with both residents, their families and your colleagues
- A positive, kind, and patient attitude.
Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting our residents with their personal needs (including eating meals, hydration, maintaining skin integrity and personal hygiene) with the utmost respect and willingness
- Accurately recording observations
- Maintaining an empathetic and kind approach towards residents and families, fostering a supportive environment that promotes trust and comfort
- Collaboration with colleagues by offering support and contributing to a team-oriented atmosphere, ensuring a caring, compassionate, and efficient work environment
- Encouraging our residents to interact and take part in our social activities, by promoting participation, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life
Mō mātou | About us:
PSS is a Charitable Trust and Southland’s largest for-purpose provider of social services and aged care, we are driven by a commitment to supporting our Southland community.
Within our organisation, we have two service divisions - Family Works and Enliven, our strength lies in the passion and dedication of our team of over 400 people.
Enliven is dedicated to the well-being of the elderly, where we provide retirement living, residential and hospital level aged care and community support across our Southland care homes.
Family Works offers a widespread range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people in the Southland region.
Because we care, our vision is a community where all people can make the most of their strengths, feel included, valued and safe. To bring this vision into reality, we serve the Southland community by assisting and encouraging people facing life's challenges.
Why you'll love working here:
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- A supportive environment for achieving work-life balance and competitive wages that recognise your talents and contributions
- We are committed to excellence, innovation and shaping a workplace culture that values every individual
- A supportive team that cares about you and your family
- Enjoy discounts and offers across a range of goods and services!
Join Southland’s largest for-purpose provider of social services and aged care, if caring for people and making a difference in your community is important to you, don’t delay, apply today.
Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be in New Zealand and have a current work visa.
Pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment. Interviews with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
