Health Care Assistant - Casual
- Based in Karori at Huntleigh Home
- Full training and development opportunities supports your career
- Benefit from our Staff well-being events - we invest in ourselves
About Us
Our name, Enliven, is a celebration of our beginnings, our heritage and the values we share. You will have the opportunity to share in our values based approach and be part of a not for profit service specializing in the support of older people.A job with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers people to live happy, healthy lives.
About the role
We are looking for someone to work on a casual basis at Huntleigh Home in Karori. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing care and support to our Elders by following Enliven's Eden Principles to deliver 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 cares 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 reflects our Elders holistic well-being
- 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
About You
As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organized with great interpersonal skills and sense of humor. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. In addition, you will have:
- You will already have experience in aged care as a Support Worker or Health Care Assistant
- Ability to communicate with and respect the diversity of each individual living and working in our Home
- Ideally hold a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate or a Level 2 or Level 3
- Good written and documentation skills
- Basic computer skills
What's in it for me?
Whilst working with Enliven you will be given the opportunity and support to gain nationally recognized qualifications in Health and Wellbeing and to be part of a committed team delivering high quality care to our residents.- Training to achieve qualifications while you work and on-going support to thrive in your role
- A progressive pay scale that recognizes your qualifications - $24.08 - $30.00 per hour, based on skills & experience
- Opportunities for additional training for career advancement into positions of responsibility
- Working in a team in a peer supported environment
- Staff Wellbeing activities focusing on a different aspect of personal health and wellbeing
- Access to discounted healthcare cover and free counselling services for all staff
- Ability to work a roster that enables you to manage work/life balance
- Smart uniforms provided, with various aspects of attire available to suit your style
We love people – and that includes our employees. At Enliven, we truly value our staff and aim to ensure we create a positive working environment for our all our teams.
We are a fun place to be, and we need caring kind, creative, reliable and energetic people to join our team. APPLY NOW!
To discuss the role or for more information get in touch with the Bureau Manager - Amanda Dubier at amanda.dubier@psc.org.nz
Note: Apply only if you have the existing legal right to work in New Zealand.
As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a 'Smoke Free' policy onsite.