Health Care Assistant - Ross Home, Dunedin

• Health Care Assistant
• Ross Home, Dunedin
• Permanent, Part time

The Role

You'll put your practical skills and compassion into supporting residents with everyday activities such as personal care, assistance at mealtimes, and general care duties that make for happier, healthier living at an Enliven home. You will work hard, but there are few jobs that will give you the immense satisfaction of working for people who are grateful for your help and who contribute to an enriching working environment.

Hours: This is a Permanent Part-time position to be worked as rostered, 4 on 2 off; Day 1 and 2 - 0730-1330hrs (5.5hrs/day) and Day 3 and 4- 1700-2100hrs (4hrs/day).

About You

The ideal applicant will:

• Be empathetic, compassionate, and patient
• Work well in a team
• Enjoy working alongside older people
• Be physically fit and strong
• Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour
• Experience in an aged care environment is preferred
• Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent will be an added advantage

What We Offer

• Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
• Opportunities to complete National Qualifications - earn while you learn!
• Joining a team that makes a real difference in people's lives
• Working with a team of passionate people
• Personal growth and career development opportunities
• Significant on-the-job training.
• Discounts with local businesses

About Us Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. PSO operates a highly regarded network of 8 care homes across Otago and provides many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

An integral part of the North Dunedin community, Ross Home supports up to 124 residents living at rest home level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at Ross Home - To apply click ""Apply Now"".

For further information contact Kim Wilkinson, Management Assistant on 03 473 0029

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email mailto:recruitment@psotago.org.nz

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.