Health Care Assistant - Levin Home for War Vets

Healthcare Assistant - Levin Home - Multiple roles available

• Fixed rosters giving work/life balance
• Training and development – gain qualifications while you work
• Staff well-being activities - we take care of you while you take care of our residents

Mō mātou - About us

Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.

Levin Home for War Veterans was first opened in 1959 for soldiers returning from war. Today, the home welcomes people from all walks of life. All residents at Levin Home are supported to maintain close connections with family, friends and the local community. That means the home if often a hive of activity with residents and visitors enjoying spending time together around the spacious home.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

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.

We have several positions available including a Permanent Part Time position working for PM shifts. We also have a fixed term 6 months position covering parental leave working PM shifts.

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
• Take instruction and tasks from the Registered Nurse
• Ensure resident’s needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner

We work with a fixed roster so you can plan ahead but the ability to offer some flexibility to pick up additional shifts, to provide cover in the home is always welcomed. We would really like to hear from you and talk about what hours or shifts you are looking for, because we may just have the hours to suit you as we have Casual Roles available. So get in touch with us if you want to find out more!

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
• 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

What’s in it for me?

Whilst working with Enliven 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.

• A progressive pay scale that recognises 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 initiatives focused 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.
• Training to achieve qualifications while you work and on-going support to thrive in your role

Come and find out more about our Home and why our teams enjoy working as part of the Enliven family!

To discuss the role or for more information, get in touch with Jo Grant on 06 366 0052 or recruitment@psc.org.nz

Please note: please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand

We will be shortlisting applications as they come in and this may result in the job add closing early.