Full Time
Application Closes 23 Mar 2021
Manawatu - Manawatu
Healthcare Support Worker
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 maintain their independence and make decisions about themselves as part of the Eden Alternative.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Deliver the highest standard of personal cares to every Resident
Support and encourage elders to maintain their independence and make decisions about themselves
Assist and support the activities of daily living in a way that meets the Eden principles and the Domains of Wellbeing
Provide assistance when an emergency occurs
Take instruction and delegation of the Registered Nurse.
Ensure resident’s needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner
Two vacancies are available. The shifts are:
Vacancy One: 49 hours per fortnight
week one | Wednesday (1545-0000); Thursday (1545-0000); Friday (1545-0000)
week two | Wednesday (1545-0000); Friday (1545-0000); Saturday (1545-0000); Sunday (1545-0000)
Vacancy Two: 58 hours per fortnight
week one | Thursday (0730-1600); Friday (1545-0000); Saturday (1545-2200); Sunday (1545-2200)
week two | Wednesday (1545-0000); Friday (1545-0000); Saturday (1545-0000); Sunday (1545-0000)
What’s in it for you?
As a learning organisation, you will be provided with full training and support in your role. Enliven may facilitate you gaining a qualification in Health and Wellbeing through Career Force!
You will also have the opportunity to be part of a not for profit service specialising in the support of older people. Enliven offers staff a supportive environment, ongoing education and career opportunities.
About Us
Enliven is a not-for-profit service providing aged residential care to older people in the lower half of the North Island. We believe older people should remain connected to their community and live stimulating and fulfilling lives. All our homes embrace an elder-directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
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 and sense of humour. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect.
A commitment to Enliven’s Eden philosophy of care is a key component of this role.
In addition, you will have:
Minimum Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate or working towards one (required)
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in aged care in New Zealand Ability to work in a team environment
Hold medication competency or willing to obtain
Experience in working with hospital level residents
Basic computer skills
