Mental Health Support Worker jobs in Auckland

• Highland Park location -Work Close to home and beat the traffic
• Permanent, Part-time role - PM shifts -28.5 hours week
• Lovely Retirement village setting
• Great staff benefits offered……read on

About the role
We're looking for a ‘superstar’ to join our team as our ‘Resident Wellness Support’ at Highlands Village in East Auckland. Reporting to the Assistant Village Manager, this role is part of the Village team, supporting our independent living residents with their cleaning and laundry, supporting in the communal dining area during meal service and being ‘First Responder’ support if required.

This role is working part-time, 28.5 hours week – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 5pm -9.30pm and Saturday & Sunday 1.30pm to 9.30pm, so you must be available to work both weekend days.

Some of the great things you will be doing:

• First Responder: able to respond calmly to emergency calls from residents while on shift.
• Assisting the residents in the communal dinning areas and assisting the kitchen clearing tables
• Housekeeping support- provide support to maintain a safe & clean environment in public areas
• Cleaning residents’ rooms and doing their laundry as required
• Supporting our residents to live their best life while remaining as independent as possible

About you
We are looking for an outgoing person ideally with Caregiver or Home support worker experience. Someone who has great communication skills and can use their initiative. Other things that will help include:

• Current First Aid Certificate, although training is provided
• Patience and willingness to deliver an outstanding service to our residents
• Energetic reliable and friendly customer service approach

About us
Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• Paid wellness day & a Paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health and Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.