Care Assistant

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Auckland

Salary: $55,000 - $63,000 per annum

Hours: Weekends only, 8-hour shifts

Contract: Permanent

Clients live in Auckland and the surrounding towns, usually within 25 minutes of the office.

Position summary

No experience is fine for companion cases. We provide paid training and HHA certification. This position is on site in Auckland.

What you'll do

• Remind clients to take medications at scheduled times.
• Follow the care plan written by the supervising RN.
• Drive clients to appointments, the pharmacy and the grocery store.
• Take vital signs and report changes to the case manager or nurse.
• Assist with transfers, walking and safe use of walkers and wheelchairs.
• Change bed linens and keep the home free of fall hazards.
• Perform range-of-motion exercises and skin checks as directed.

What you'll need

• Clear background check and TB test.
• CPR and first aid certification, or willingness to get certified.
• Valid driver's licence, reliable car and auto insurance.
• Comfortable with pets in the home.
• Smartphone for electronic visit verification and scheduling.
• Patient, respectful manner with older adults.

What we offer

• KiwiSaver contributions.
• Five weeks annual leave after the first year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Paid overtime.
• Paid training.
• Flexible hours.

Applications close when we find the right person.

You must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Harbour Senior Care.