About the role
Join Tainui Village as a Health Care Assistant and contribute to person-centred care for older adults in a caring, spiritually and culturally sensitive aged care environment. Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Clinical Managers and other team members, you will support residents with their daily living needs, promote independence where safe, and help deliver quality care to residents and their families. The role is rostered in accordance with the employment contract.
We are looking for part time caregivers to join our team (10 - 20hours per fortnight available)
Key responsibilities
Assist residents with activities of daily living while respecting their privacy, dignity, attitudes and religious beliefs.
Observe, document and accurately report changes in residents' health status, medical condition, behaviour, vital signs, and food or fluid intake to the Registered Nurse.
Follow individual care plans and complete allocated duties in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate records in VCare progress notes and charts, and use electronic medication management systems where assessed as competent.
Communicate clearly and confidently with residents, families and colleagues.
Work collaboratively with the wider care team and actively support staff orientation, education and development.
Identify and promptly report hazards, incidents, risks and changes in resident wellbeing to the appropriate manager or senior person on duty.
Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, professional development, mandatory training and competency assessments.
Follow health and safety, infection prevention and control, manual handling, fire, emergency evacuation, disaster management and outbreak management procedures.
Participate in fire drills and respond appropriately to accidents, incidents and emergencies.
Maintain resident confidentiality and contribute to a safe, respectful and supportive workplace.
Support the organisation's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
What we're looking for
Good communication, patient-care and record-keeping skills.
The ability to multitask, use initiative and work effectively as part of a team.
Experience and understanding of person-centred care in an aged care or health care environment.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, legislation, policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
Competence, or willingness to develop competence, in VCare, electronic medication management, wound management, restraint monitoring and manual handling.
Knowledge of infection prevention and control, emergency procedures and safe work practices.
A commitment to ongoing professional development, including completion of required education, competencies and Careerforce training.
An understanding of NZS 8134:2021 standards and the ability to work within the scope of the role and escalate concerns appropriately.
A respectful and culturally responsive approach to supporting residents, families and colleagues.