Part Time
Application Closes 31 Jul 2025
Southland - Gore
Healthcare Support Worker

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

You will work under the guidance and supervision of our nursing team, following each residents individual care plan. You will provide essential support to our residents and their families, touching the lives of those who need it most, making a positive impact, a role where you will make a difference.

We have a permanent part-time opportunity for a dedicated Care Worker to join our team at Resthaven Village in Gore. Our facility provides a warm, welcoming environment where rest home, hospital, and respite care services are delivered with kindness, dignity, and respect.

This role guarantees a minimum of 20 hours per week on a rotating roster, with 24/7 care support—meaning weekend shifts are included, and you can earn up to $4 more per hour for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays.

Ngā pūkenga | What you will need to be successful:

compassion and passion for working with the elderly and deep-seated empathy and dedication to making a positive impact on their lives
the ability to clearly and compassionately communicate with both residents, their families and your colleagues
a positive, kind, and patient attitude

Ngā kawenga | Key Responsibilities:

assisting our residents with their personal needs (including eating meals, hydration, maintaining skin integrity and personal hygiene) with the utmost respect and willingness
accurately recording observations
maintaining an empathetic and kind approach towards residents and families, fostering a supportive environment that promotes trust and comfort
collaboration with colleagues by offering support and contributing to a team-oriented atmosphere, ensuring a caring, compassionate, and efficient work environment.

Mō mātou | About us:

We are proud to be the largest social service and aged care provider in Southland. Our vision is a community where all people can make the most of their strengths, feel included, valued and safe. Within our organisation, we have two service divisions – Family Works and Enliven, our strength lies in the passion and dedication of our team of over 400 employees.

Enliven is dedicated to the well-being of the elderly, where we provide retirement living, residential aged care and community support across our Southland care homes.

Join us and embrace the vibrant cultural diversity and storied heritage of our organisation, it’s the fusion of past and present that defines our uniqueness and shapes our tomorrow. At our core is our commitment to those in our care and in our teams, to cultivate a community where individuals are empowered to leverage their unique strengths, feeling included, truly valued and safe.

Why you'll love working here:

opportunities for personal and professional growth
a supportive environment for achieving work-life balance and competitive wages that recognise your talents and contributions
we are committed to excellence, innovation and shaping a workplace culture that values every individual
a supportive team that cares about you and your family
enjoy discounts and offers across a range of goods and services!

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.

Resthaven Village Care Worker