Healthcare assistant

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

Join a supportive care home team in Howick. A healthcare assistant wanted for the morning shift. Rosters are fair, with every second weekend off. You'll work Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7am to 3pm. Around 23 hours a week. The base rate is $29.75 to $30.75 an hour, set on experience. We want someone patient, kind and reliable, with good written English for care notes. You must hold a NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2+). Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. Apply now; we reply to every application.

Duties

• Assist with meals, mobility and activities
• Treat every resident with dignity and respect
• Follow care plans and report changes to the registered nurse
• Record care notes accurately and promptly
• Keep residents' rooms and shared areas clean and safe

Uniform and PPE supplied. Induction covers infection control, manual handling and care plans.