September 10, 2024

Presbyterian Support Central

Wellington City

PART TIME

Health Care Assistant - Karori

Part Time
Application Closes 10 Oct 2024
Wellington - Wellington
Healthcare Support Worker

Job security - work with a well-established essential service provider
Full training and development opportunities
Staff wellbeing events - we invest in ourselves

Mo matou - About Us
Enliven is a not-for-profit service providing residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island. We create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Enliven homes and villages encourage companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
This is a part time role of 24 hours per week, with the option to pick up some additional shifts at times. It is based at Huntleigh Home, centrally in Karori.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will provide care and support to our residents by following Enliven’s Eden Principles. This means delivering a safe, secure and supportive environment in which we encourage our residents to maintain their independence and to make decisions for themselves .Your key responsibilities will be:

Deliver the highest standard of personal care to every resident
Support elders to have autonomy by doing as much as possible for themselves in a way each elder chooses.
Assist and support the daily activities in a way that meets the Eden principles and the Domains of Wellbeing
Take instruction and delegation under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Provide assistance when an emergency occurs or additional support is required by the team
Ensure resident’s needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner

Mo koe - About You
Enthusiastic but patient, well organised with great interpersonal skills and a sense of humour. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. Some experience in aged care is ideal, but if not we can help with that; having the right attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
Also important:

Ability to communicate with and respect the diversity of each person living and working in our Home
Careerforce Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate or the willingness to gain one through your on-the-job training.
Can demonstrate a good level of literacy and language skills
Basic computer skills - you will need to be comfortable documenting notes and records electronically

What’s in it for me?
Working with Enliven means you will be given the opportunity and support to gain nationally recognised qualifications in Health and Wellbeing and to be part of a committed team delivering high quality care to our residents.

Smart uniforms provided, with various aspects available to suit your style – and you choose the colour
Training to achieve qualifications while you work and on-going support to thrive in your role
Working in a team in a peer supported environment.
Staff Wellbeing initiatives focused on a different aspect of personal health and wellbeing
Access to discounted healthcare cover and employee assistance programmes for all staff
Ability to work a roster that enables you to manage work/life balance.
A progressive pay scale that recognises your qualifications - $24.08 to $30.00 per hour, based on skills & experience

Applications:
Start your application process by clicking the APPLY button. If you need more information first, get in touch with Anna Roberts on 04 464 2115. We will shortlist and interview as applicants come in.
Please note: Apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand
As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a ‘Smoke Free’ policy onsite.