Health Care Assistants - Kandahar Home

Health Care Assistants – Kandahar Home - Masterton

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. Being part of our team means embracing a values-based approach and contributing to a not-for-profit service dedicated to supporting elders.

Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services.

Together we make a lasting difference.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our team on both a permanent and a casual basis.  Kandahar Home provides Rest Home and Hospital level of care and we also offer dedicated Dementia 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 Home to be a great place to live and work.

The permanent positions will work 35 hours per fortnight, working a fixed roster of 4pm to 9pm shifts, including alternative weekends.

As a casual team member you may be asked to provide cover for leave or other absences on either AM, PM and Nightshifts across the 7 day week.

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:

Have a level 2 or higher Health and Wellbeing Certificate

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: $25.71–$32.03 per hour (based on qualifications, skills, and experience)

Career development: Ongoing training and pathways to help you grow

Supportive team environment with strong peer collaboration

Staff wellbeing initiatives to support your personal health

Benefits including discounts with major NZ retailers, discounted healthcare and free employee assistance services

* 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 email recruitment at [email protected] or call Kandahar Home Manager David Bradley on 027 234 9936

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

For a copy of the Job Description visit health-care-assistant-position-description.pdf