Presbyterian Support Central Hiring for Health Care Assistant – Nightshifts Job at Manawatu-Wanganui Full Time

• Hourly rate + overtime + Kiwisaver
• Training and development – gain qualifications while you work
• Staff well-being calendar – we take care of you while you take care of our residents

Benefits – what’s in it for me?

Enliven works with you to support you to gain a nationally-recognised qualification in Health and Wellbeing. During your first 35 weeks, you will be partnered with an experienced staff member to support your learning, and the end of this period, you will have obtained a Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification. Enliven also offers the opportunity to gain Level 3 and Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification. Additional specialist training is provided for staff working in Dementia units. In addition:

• Smart uniforms provided, with various aspects of attire available to suit your style – you pick the colour!
• Opportunities for additional training for career advancement into positions of responsibility, including Assessor
• Set roster patterns to enable work/life balance
• Education and long service leave as well as standard leave
• Annual staff Wellbeing calendar, with each month focusing on a different aspect of health and wellbeing
• Progressive pay scale $21.76 – $27.33 depending on qualifications & experience

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. 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

This is a permanent role, working predominately night-shifts on a fixed roster pattern as outlined here.

• Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 2345-0815 / Week 2: Wednesday, 07.45-16.15, Thursday, Friday – 2345-0815

Skills and Experience

As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills and a sense of humour. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect. In addition, you will have:

• Careerforce Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate or prepared to work towards one
• Preferred Minimum of 2 years experience in aged care in New Zealand
• Ability to be an active member of a team environment
• Good verbal communication and documentation skills
• Basic computer skills
• Covid-19 vaccine pass, including evidence of mandated booster, if eligible

About Us

PSC is a not for profit organisation and a charity incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957. While we operate as a separate entity to the Presbyterian Church, our name, Enliven, is a celebration of our beginnings, our heritage and the values we share. we welcome multi cultural staff from any spiritual background to join our wider whanau.

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, but a close relationship remains with the Defence Force and the other armed services.

How to Apply:

PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE https://psc.qjumpersjobs.co/

To discuss the role or for more information, get in touch with Michelle Day06 366 0052 or email at [email protected]

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

As a healthcare provider, Enliven operates a ‘Smoke Free’ policy onsite.

Applications close 24th February 2022.