Care Workers

• St Andrews, Dunedin
• Permanent – full-time and part time available
• $21.84 – 27.43 per hour + overtime/penal rates

If you want to make a difference to the well-being of older people and enjoy some variety in your day, then this Care worker position will be of interest to you.

We are looking for permanent Care Workers to works with a variety of shifts available. You’ll put your practical skills and compassion into supporting residents with everyday activities such as personal care, assistance at mealtimes, and general care duties that make for happier, healthier living at an Enliven home. You will be supporting people receiving hospital level and rest home dementia level support. You will work hard, but there are few jobs that will give you the immense satisfaction of working for people who are grateful for your help and who contribute to an enriching working environment.

What we Offer

• Opportunities to complete National Qualifications – earn while you learn!
• A supportive team environment
• Discounts at various retailers

About You

You will be providing personal care within an aged care setting and should be keen, motivated to learn and have an empathy for older people.

Applicants who hold the National Certificate in Community Support Services, Foundation Skills or Core Competencies Level 3, or the Dementia Limited Credit Programme would have an advantage.

Care Workers without formal qualifications will undertake study while working at St Andrews and we will help you with this.

About Us

An Enliven home, St Andrews has 78 residents who are supported at hospital, rest home and dementia level of care. It’s a home integral to the community with 6 of our Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven homes having 4-year certification from Ministry of Health. That is testament to the quality of our systems, processes, living and working environments – and especially our staff.

Presbyterian Support Otago is a Charitable Trust established in 1906, and is a leading provider of aged care, retirement living and social services to the people of Otago and the wider South Island. With over 800 staff and 500 volunteers, we operate a highly regarded network of 8 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

To apply click “apply”.

For applicant queries or further information please contact Angela Ireland, Manager of St. Andrews on 03 455 4396.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received and this job vacancy could close prior to the above closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email recruitment@psotago.org.nz or phone 03 470 0842 – applications will not be accepted via email.