Healthcare Assistants - Casual

The Napier District Masonic Trust is proud to have assisted

the aged in our community for the past 60 years and will continue to plan and

provide housing and care for our elderly in the coming years. We have an

excellent reputation for providing quality residential aged care and affordable

retirement village accommodation. We believe every elderly person has a right

to a place they can call home regardless of age, stage, means or needs. We are

a community built on love, respect and care for our residents, their families

and each other.

We are currently welcoming applications from people keen to

join us as Healthcare Assistants, in our level 3 dementia care facility in Napier

South. Shifts may be flexible to suit your availability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working as a Healthcare assistant is a busy and diverse

role, assisting our residents with their daily living needs and cares,

delivering meals, providing emotional care and support and much more.

Whether you are an experienced Healthcare worker or someone looking to start

their career, working as a Healthcare Assistant is a rewarding career path and

a vital part of our team optimising the quality of life of our residents.

This is a casual "as and when required" position,

assisting us to fill gaps in the roster, cover planned and unplanned

leave.  We have a variety of shifts available including morning,

afternoon, nightshift, weekdays and weekends. Casual roles may lead to

permanent positions in the future for those wanting to commit to regular hours.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To thrive in our friendly and supportive environment and

• provide quality and consistent care to residents we are looking for someone
• who:
• Has
• experience working in health care and/or a desire to work in a aged care
• environment;
• Minimum Health and Wellbeing Level 2 qualification
• Can
• provide empathy, care and patience with elderly residents;
• Possesses
• outstanding communication skills;
• Is
• friendly and professional with a high regard for privacy and
• confidentiality;
• Has
• a reliable and punctual work ethic;
• Has
• a sense of humour who enjoys working as part of a close well-functioning
• team;
• Is
• culturally sensitive.

Full training and ongoing professional development will be

provided including a supportive and tailored orientation programme to suit

individual needs.  We also support our Healthcare Assistants toward

gaining nationally recognised qualifications.

To apply for this role please click on the link below.