assistant

Personal care assistant 

Work Location: Auckland  
Employment type: Full time (minimum 30 hours/per week, Monday to Sunday rotating roster), Permanent role
Our pay: $25-$32 per hour depending on skills and experience

We are a residential care provider located in Auckland. We are now looking for 1 personal care assistant to join our supportive team. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
•    To safely, efficiently and effectively deliver care by prioritising attendance to Resident’s needs and delivering the best care possible according to duty schedules, and the Nursing Procedure Manual. This includes requesting assistance in difficult care delivery situations 
•    Ensure that all routine cares are delivered as per resident’s care plans including, showering, dressing, mobilising, grooming, nutritional assistance.
•    As required the HCA might have to do Laundry, and perform cleaning and kitchen duties in a helpful manner and maintaining good infection control principles.
•    There is an obligation of al staff to observe privacy, dignity, comfort & confidentiality of residents.
•    Keep confidential all facility’s business 
•    To be an effective Team worker with consideration for other employees. It is required that record of reports are current, informative rather than merely gratuitous. The HCA is to be flexible, show initiative and be tolerant and understanding when duties are busy. To be readily adaptable to change.
•    To be a good communicator with Residents and staff. Observe and report any changes in the resident's condition and vital signs. This includes appropriate upward reporting, sharing relevant information with colleagues and maintaining a good working relationship with management.
•    To follow sound basic hygiene and infection control principles particularly in relation to hand washing 
•    To develop professionally. This includes attendance of annual Education and training sessions as per our schedule and legislative requirements, one of which must be FIRE AND HEALTH AND SAFETY.
•    To perform other duties as may be reasonably required to maximise the Resident's safety and sense of wellbeing.
•    Adhere to Health and Safety Policies. Report any hazards and incidents and accidents. Cooperate with any investigations. Attend relevant training.
•    Assist with meal serving following sound infection control principles. Assist residents who need help. Observe resident’s intake and report any discrepancies. 

To be successful you will need to:
•    Have more than two years experience in the relevant field/industry, OR
•    Have a relevant NZ level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification/certificate 
•    Excellent customer service skills and attitude
•    Good verbal communication skills and good level of patience 
•    Attention to details 

If you are interested in this role, please send through your CV through here. 
Applicants for this position should have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa. Please tell us your visa status when applying for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted