Healthcare Assistant, Timaru

Radius Care

Healthcare Assistant

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Timaru


Salary

$26 .94  -  $29 .10/hr


Job Description

Hours of work: Full time, approx. 30 hours per week, across a rotating roster (including weekends and public holidays).

Must be able to work across all shifts (mornings, afternoon, evenings), and have experience with all care levels (rest home, hospital, dementia)

Pay Rate: $26.94 - $29.10 per hour - subject to completed caregiving qualification

About the Role

Provide exceptional care to our residents under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Work closely with a team to implement our individual care plans. Full training provided.

Duties include:

  • Undertaking personal cares, while encouraging residents to make decisions that promote independence
  • Promptly completing delegated tasks in a timely manner
  • Responding quickly to resident requests, providing them with useful, relevant information
  • Maintaining and updating resident healthcare records
  • Assisting with handover of residents at shift changes


We offer:

  • Career progression + assistance with Careerforce and NZQA qualifications
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
  • Access to discounts and benefits via our Staff App
  • Opportunities to transfer between 23 Radius Care sites
  • Supportive team environment


Skills and Experience

  • New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 (or equivalent) and 3 years of relevant experience; OR New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent).
  • People skills with empathy for the elderly and their families
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility to work on a rostered shift basis


Apply now!

Exceptional People, Exceptional Care

Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 23 locations nationwide, employing over 1500 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation.

E kaha tautoko ana a Radius care I te ōritetanga, me te kanorau ā ō atou nei kaimahi. E pirihonga ana mātou ki te whakaroto I ngā whiwhinga mahi whakaōrite, me te whakawhanake I tō umanga ngaio. Āno hoki , kia haumaru , kia hauora hoki tō atou whaitua mahi. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a kōutou , ngā kaitono kātoa. Āhakoa nō hea koe , āhakoa te pakeke , tō ira tangata rānei. E whai tīkanga ana tō atou nei rōpu whakahaere, I ngā wheako whaiaro maha kei a kōutou kātoa.


Hard Skills Required

  • Health and Wellbeing Certificate (Level 3 or 4)
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Healthcare Record Management
  • Shift Handover Procedures
  • Care Plan Implementation

Soft Skills Required

  • Empathy
  • Effective Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Timeliness
  • Relationship Building

Benefits and Perks

  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program

Job Schedule

  • Rotating Roster

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