Homecare Support Worker jobs

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

Join our Enliven team at Vickery Court and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Kaumātua (residents).

Enliven Vickery Court is seeking expressions of interest from caring and reliable people, we have opportunities for two key roles:

Care Worker (Care Roles) - support residents with personal care, well being, mobility, meals, and day-to-day living, helping them maintain their independence and dignity.

Service Workers (Service Roles) - support residents by delivering meals and refreshments, changing linen, maintaining tidy rooms, and providing friendly day-to-day assistance.

Whether you have experience or are looking for a rewarding new career, we'd love to hear from you. Register your interest today and tell us which type of role appeals to you most. In these rewarding roles you’ll provide essential daily support and offer friendly companionship to our residents.

No prior experience is required, just a caring attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. If you’re passionate about supporting others and want to be part of a team that fosters connection and well being, we’d love to hear from you.

We provide support for our residents 24 hours a day 7 days a week - this includes weekend work where you can earn up to $4 more an hour for your hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:

• Kindness, respect, and a positive attitude
• Reliability, initiative, and a willingness to learn
• Effective communication skills, to build positive relationships with residents, their whānau, and colleagues
• A team-focused mindset, with a willingness to support others and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture
• No previous experience required, we provide training and support to help you succeed.

Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities:

Care Worker

• Provide personal care and support, including hygiene, grooming, mobility, and mealtime assistance
• Support residents' wellbeing, independence, dignity, and individual preferences
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents' health and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with residents, whānau, and the wider care team

Service Worker

• Deliver meals, drinks and refreshments to Kaumātua (residents)
• Maintain clean, comfortable, and tidy resident rooms, including changing linen
• Provide friendly and compassionate interaction with residents, offering companionship and reporting any well being concerns to the nursing team
• Support the wider care team by following scheduled task cards and assisting with daily routines that promote resident dignity and respect

Mō mātou | About us:

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is Southland’s largest for-purpose provider of aged care and social services. We are driven by a strong commitment to supporting our community and making a positive difference in the lives of people across the region. When you join PSS, you become part of a values-led Charitable Trust, with a team of more than 380 people, your work helps make a real difference for people, families and communities across Southland.

Our services are delivered through two divisions - Enliven Southland and Family Works: Enliven Southland supports the well-being of older people through retirement living, residential and hospital level aged care across our Southland care homes. Family Works provides a wide range of support services to families/whānau, children and young people throughout the region.

Why you'll love working here:

• Meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A supportive environment that promotes work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration that recognises your skills and contributions
• Access to employee discounts and offers across a range of goods and services
• A caring and supportive team culture

If caring for people and making a difference in your community is important to you, then don’t delay, apply today.

Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be in New Zealand and have a current work visa.

Pre-employment checks may include criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing and a medical assessment.

Interviews with suitably experienced candidates may be conducted prior to closing date.