About the job

Are you looking for a role where your care, compassion, and commitment truly make a difference?

We’re seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Elmwood in Manurewa for a fixed-term contract for 3 months, supporting residents to live with dignity, comfort, and connection every day.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering meaningful care and wants to be part of a supportive, values-driven team.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support residents to live with comfort, dignity, and independence, delivering care that is respectful, safe, and genuinely person-centred. You’ll focus on building trusting relationships and creating a calm, supportive environment where residents feel listened to, valued, and cared for. You will:

Provide personal care in a way that maintains dignity, privacy, and comfort

Support residents with daily activities such as hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and hydration

Observe and respond to residents’ physical and emotional needs, escalating concerns appropriately

Build warm, respectful relationships with residents and their families/whānau

Create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that promotes wellbeing and independence

Follow individual care plans and work closely with Registered Nurses to ensure consistent, high-quality care

Communicate clearly and compassionately with residents, families, and your wider team

Take responsibility for health, safety, and infection control practices to keep everyone safe

What you’ll bring:

At least 1 year of experience in caregiving, aged care, or a similar role

A compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to caring for older adults

Clear communication skills and a strong team-focused mindset

A commitment to safety, dignity, and resident-centred care

Flexibility to work a rotating roster, that may include weekends and night shifts

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we’re reimagining retirement and aged care living in New Zealand. As the proud owner and operator of over 30 villages nationwide, supporting more than 4,000 residents, we create homes and communities - not just villages - where people feel safe, valued, and connected.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by a shared purpose to make the difference in every task, every challenge, every day, we work as one team, look out for each other, and take pride in delivering care that truly matters. We’re committed to safety and wellbeing, we’re always finding better ways to improve what we do, and we follow through on our promises because our residents and families count on us.

When you join Oceania, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed in a positive, inclusive environment. We offer competitive hourly rates, access to free and confidential wellbeing support services, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your skills and build a meaningful, long-term career in aged care.

We strive to do better every day. Apply now and become part of our journey.

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