Health Care Assistant

 Y&P NZ Ltd is looking for full-time Health Care Assistants for our busy rest home in Auckland.

Job Details:

• Provide our residents with personal care as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing,  eating, dressing, grooming and using the restroom 
• Assist residents with their mobility needs, including safe transfers and the use of mobility aids where required.
• Provide care and support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans and instructions from healthcare professionals.
• Observe residents' physical, emotional and behavioural condition and promptly report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional or senior staff member.
• 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 
• Assist residents with medications as directed by health care providers and in accordance with their individual care plans
• 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 reasonably may require employee to perform. 

Pay rate: minimum $28.25 / hour - maximum $30.00 / hour

Guaranteed hours of work per week: minimum 30 hours

Requirements for the job:

•                     A Level 4 qualification or higher in a relevant field

 •                    Or at least three years' relevant work experience

•                     Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff

•                     Flexible multitasking and time management skills

•                     Candidates need to be NZ citizens/residents