Full Time
Application Closes 15 Apr 2023
Bay of Plenty - Tauranga
Healthcare Support Worker

Exceptional People Exceptional Care

Location: Radius Matua, 124 Levers Road, Matua, Tauranga 3110

Radius Matua in Tauranga is a modern rest home, hospital and dementia care facility providing ‘round the clock care for those who can no longer manage safely on their own. We put the diverse care needs of our residents first, and our trained staff provide individualised care that allows all of our residents to live with dignity and as independently as possible.

We foster an animal-friendly culture. When walking through the main reception, be prepared for an encounter with the ruler of Radius Matua—Jess, our friendly office dog. We have a large fish tank, an aviary full of different birds, a number of cats, and even three turtles in their special pond enclosure. Alongside the “Matua Menagerie” that regularly visit our facility, our residents also enjoy regular visits from various canine friends, courtesy of the local SPCA. Here at Radius Matua we love an excuse to celebrate, and our New Year’s Eve party is a highlight of every year. We offer a social and stimulating atmosphere with great food, a wide range of activities, and caring, compassionate staff. 

Pay Rate: $22.49 - $28.50 per hour - subject to completed qualifications 

About the Role: As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to provide quality clinical care.

Some Duties include but not limited to:

Report to the charge nurse and complete delegated tasks in a timely manner
Residents’ personal care tasks i.e. hygiene, grooming, toileting
Including mobilising, shaving, brushing of teeth and hair
Maintain documents in resident healthcare records

Skills and Experience

New Zealand Certificate in Health and wellbeing (level 4 preferred)
1+ years aged care experience preferred 
People skills with empathy for the elderly and their families
Good written and verbal communication skills
The flexibility to work on a rostered shift basis

Benefits

Benefits and discounts via our staff app with over 40 retail outlets
The Employee Assistance Programme
Training and development, i.e. literacy and numeracy, assistance with NZQA qualifications
Long service payment

About the company

We are a New Zealand owned and operated company, Radius Care specialises in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. 23 locations nationwide, employing over 1500 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand.

Radius Care supports equality and diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, development of your career pathway, and a safe and healthy work environment. We welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs; we value the experience that you will bring to our organisation. 

E kaha tautoko ana a Radius care i te ōritetanga, me te kanorau ā ō tātou nei kaimahi. E pirihonga ana mātou ki te whakaroto i ngā whiwhinga mahi whakaōrite, me te whakawhanake i tō umanga ngaio. Āno hoki , kia haumaru , kia hauora hoki tō tātou whaitua mahi. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a kōutou , ngā kaitono kātoa. Āhakoa nō hea koe , āhakoa te pakeke , tō ira tangata rānei. E whai tīkanga ana tō tātou nei rōpu whakahaere, i ngā wheako whaiaro maha kei a kōutou kātoa.