Healthcare Assisstant - Chalmers Home
Healthcare Assistant – Chalmers Home – New Plymouth
- 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
Together, we make a lasting difference.
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.
Chalmers Home provides a place of connection, compassion and understanding, our services cover rest home and hospital care. We are proud to be able to create a family environment that is warm and welcoming for all who spend time with us.
The residents of Chalmers Home tell us they love the friendly, vibrant and family-focused atmosphere. Of course, they love the beautiful views too. Overlooking the Tasman Sea to the west and Mount Taranaki to the East, Chalmers Home has arguably one of the best rest home outlooks in the country.
At Chalmers Home we embrace Enliven’s philosophy of care. That means we take every opportunity to make sure our Elders have companionship, spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose in their life here.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to work afternoon and night shifts. Shift hours include 16.00 to 22.30, 00.00 to 08.00, and 16.00 to 00.00 working 57 hours per fortnight.
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:
- Previous experience in aged care or other healthcare assistant or support worker role preferred but not essential
- 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 Melissa McNamara on 06 758 5190 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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