Health Care Assistant - Enliven Bureau - Masterton
Health Care Assistant – Casual - Masterton
Mō mātou - About us
When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you become part of a not-for-profit organisation that has been helping people for more than 115 years.
Everything we do focuses on supporting people during the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether it’s an older person needing care and connection or a family working through tough times. Our name, Enliven, reflects our heritage and shared values, and our homes and villages are places where older people enjoy companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity, and a sense of purpose.
Being part of our team means embracing a values-based approach and contributing to a not-for-profit service dedicated to supporting elders.
Kandahar Home, located in the Lansdowne area of Masterton, is centered around a beautiful character villa with welcoming gardens. Residents love the friendly atmosphere, great meals, social connection, and homely feel. Kandahar Home truly feels like home.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Enliven Bureau team working casually to support our Kandahar Home and Court. Hours of work are mostly dayshifts and occasional weekends. You will work as part of an Enliven team in a peer-supported environment, where everyone wants to deliver great quality care to our residents and ensure they have a positive experience whilst living in our home. We value the flexibility you can bring with you as we appreciate every team member that can support our Homes to be a great place to live and work.
In this role you will:
- Provide daily living and care support to our Elders
- Encourage independence and resident‑led decision making
- Deliver high‑quality, individualised support
- Follow and encourage all health and safety practices and procedures
- Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse team
- Ensure resident needs are met 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, and operate with a person-centred approach and high care standards. Whether you are spending time with staff or residents, it's all about the way we communicate with each other and how we get the job done that counts towards making the difference to everyone's day. We are looking for someone you can offer the following:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Health Care Assistant
- Hold a Health & Wellbeing Certificate Level 2 or higher, or currently working towards it
- Passionate about supporting the wellbeing of older people
- Patient, organised, and a strong team player
- Good verbal communication and documentation skills
- Be comfortable using a computer and keeping digital records
Mō ō tātou painga – About our benefits
A job with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers thousands of people to live happy, healthy lives. We love people – and that includes our employees.
You will benefit from the following:
- Progressive pay scale: $25.04–$31.20 per hour (based on qualifications, skills, and experience)
- Career development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership roles
- Supportive team environment with strong peer collaboration
- Staff wellbeing initiatives to support your personal health
- Benefits including discounted healthcare and free counselling services
- Ongoing training and support to help you grow
- A workplace that values diversity and honours Māori as Tangata Whenua
Applications:
Please click the APPLY button to submit your application. If you’d like more information before applying, feel free to contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@psc.org.nz
Note:
We will be shortlisting as applications come in, so the advert may close early—please apply promptly.
You must already have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Your cover letter is an important part of our shortlisting process, so tell us about the experience and skills you bring, and refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
