Health Care Assistant

A local Torbay residential care home for the aged are seeking a passionate and reliable caregiver to join their team. Your duties will include: • Provide our residents with personal care as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the restroom. • Maintain all care records in accordance with company policy and audit care records weekly to ensure accuracy. • Communicate any problems, concerns or issues to residents’ family members as needed. • Ensure all patients take medications as directed by health care providers. • Build rapport with residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives. • Respond to any safety or medical issues. • Lead daily group and individual activities for entertainment. • Any other duties the employer may reasonably require the employee to perform.

Interested? Send your CV through to andy.goulden004@msd.govt.nz with job i.d 22738692 in the subject line.

• You will require a Level 2 or Level 3 or higher in a relevant field or at least one year’s relevant work experience • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff • Flexible multitasking and time management skills • Must be able to work shifts. • Empathy and reliability are an essential requirements for the role.