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Health Care Assistant (Care Partner) Selwyn Village

Point Chevalier, New Zealand

Reference: 6852596

At Selwyn Village, our Care Partners play a vital role in supporting older people to live with dignity, comfort and connection. We are a values-led organisation and genuinely care for our residents and each other.

We offer fixed shifts across a range of patterns, along with a competitive hourly rate of $28.63 - $31.08 plus applicable allowances, giving you stability, certainty and work-life balance.

Please note your preferred vacancy in your cover letter:

  • Vacancy 1: Tuesday to Saturday 0700-1330 - 30 hrs
  • Vacancy 2: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1500-2315 - 23.25hrs
  • Vacancy 3: Wednesday to Sunday 1600-2230 - 30hrs
  • Vacancy 4: Friday 0700-1330, Saturday 0700-1515, Sunday 0700-1330, Monday 1500-2200 - 26.25hrs

Why join Selwyn Village?

  • Purpose-led work - make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day
  • Supportive team culture - work alongside experienced clinicians and care staff who value respect and teamwork
  • Stability and certainty - fixed shift patterns and ongoing employment
  • Learning and growth - training, mentoring and development opportunities
  • Values-based organisation - kindness, compassion and integrity guide how we work

About the role

As a Health Care Assistant (Care Partner), you will provide high-quality personal care and daily living support to residents in line with individual care plans and Selwyn Village values.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting residents with personal care (e.g. showering, dressing, toileting and mobility)
  • Supporting residents with meals, hydration and daily routines
  • Observing, reporting and recording changes in residents' condition or wellbeing
  • Providing emotional support and companionship
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and respectful environment
  • Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and the wider care team
  • Following all policies, procedures, infection control and health & safety requirements

About you

You will be:

  • Compassionate, patient and respectful
  • Reliable and able to work fixed shifts as rostered
  • Comfortable working in an aged care environment
  • A strong communicator with residents, families and colleagues

You will ideally have:

  • Previous experience (minimum one year) as a Health Care Assistant, Caregiver or Support Worker (aged care preferred)
  • Experience working in a dementia unit or supporting residents living with dementia
  • A relevant qualification (e.g. NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing - Level 2-4)
  • Basic computer skills for documentation
  • The ability to meet the physical requirements of the role

Applications

If you are passionate about caring for older people and want to work in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the Selwyn Village whānau.



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