Health Care Assistant - Kowhainui Home - Whanganui
Health Care Assistant - Kowhainui Home
- Fixed rosters offering you work life balance
- Training and development – upskill whilst you work!
- Staff wellbeing benefits – you look after our residents whilst we look after you!
Mō mātou - About Us
When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you’re becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping people for more than 115 years. Everything we do is about supporting people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether that’s an older person needing care and connection, or a family working through tough times.
PSC has two well-known service brands that lie at the heart of our mahi:
- Enliven: our positive ageing services that create age-friendly communities where older people have companionship, choice, fun, and purpose.
- Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services.
Situated on lovely grounds in the prestigious suburb of Otamatea, this modern, purpose-built home is a well-known local icon.
At Kōwhainui Home we embrace Enliven’s philosophy of care; we take every opportunity to make sure the elders of Kōwhainui have companionship, spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose in their lives. Residents are well connected with the local community and their whānau and friends are part of everyday life here.
Together, we make a lasting difference
Mō te tūranga - About the role
We have a permanent Health Care Assistant role looking to join our team working part time 56 hours per fortnight one weekend on one weekend off.
We also have casual roles available so enquire now!
Our Home provides rest home, hospital level of care. 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 that can offer the following:
- 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
Come and find out what makes us a great place to work and how you can become part of that - APPLY NOW!
To discuss the role or for more information please contact Kowhainui Home Manager Trish Boswell on 06 349 1400 or email recruitment at recruitment@psc.org.nz
Please note: please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
