Health Care Assistants - Palmerston North

at  Presbyterian Support Central

ABOUT US

Our name, Enliven, is a celebration of our beginnings, our heritage and the values we share. You will have the opportunity to share in our values based approach and be part of a not for profit service specializing in the support of older people. A job with Enliven is a career that supports and empowers people to live happy, healthy lives.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing care and support to our Elders by following Enliven’s Eden Principles to deliver a safe, secure and supportive environment in which we encourage our residents to maintain their independence and to make decisions for themselves .Your key responsibilities will be:

• Deliver the highest standard of personal cares to every Resident
• Support elders to have autonomy by doing as much as possible for themselves in a way each elder chooses.
• Assist and support the daily activities in a way that reflects our Elders holistic well-being
• Take instruction and delegation under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Provide assistance when an emergency occurs or additional support is required by the team
• Ensure resident’s needs are attended to effectively and in a timely manner

We are looking for someone to work 32 hours per week, on a permanent basis. Roster includes a mix of morning and afternoon shifts and some weekend working. So get in touch with us if you want to find out more!