Health Care Assistant - Cashmere Heights
Healthcare Assistant – Cashmere Heights – Part Time
- Fixed rosters giving you work/life balance!
- Training and development – gain qualifications while you work!
- Staff Wellbeing benefits - you look after our residents while we look after you!
Mō mātou - 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 families through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes, safety services, and mediation.
Situated on Helston Road, Cashmere Heights Home overlooks the Johnsonville township and maintains strong community connections.
A highlight for many of the elders of Cashmere Heights Home is the engaging social calendar, activity groups and close companionship that is part of life at this tight-knit home.
At Cashmere Heights Home we embrace Enliven’s philosophy of care which is based around the internationally recognised, Eden Alternative. That means we take every opportunity to make sure elders have companionship, spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose in their lives.
Together, we make a lasting difference.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to work night shifts, 12.00am to 08.00 am on a fortnightly roster basis working Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sunday one week and Friday, Saturday and Sunday the second week.
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 Resident
- 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
Mō 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:
- Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate preferred
- Experience working with elders with dementia preferred
- 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
Mō ō tātou painga – About our benefits
- 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 Māori as Tangata Whenua
Applications:
Apply now, and for more information or to discuss the role, please contact Manisha Jobard on 04 477 7067 or our Recruitment Team at recruitment@psc.org.nz.
Please note: We will be shortlisting as applications come in which may result in the job add closing early.
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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