About the job

Part Time

Application Closes 28 Apr 2026

Manawatu - Whanganui

Healthcare Support Worker

Health Care Assistant - Kowhainui Home

Fixed rosters offering you work life balance

Training and development – upskill whilst you work!

Staff wellbeing benefits – you look after our residents whilst we look after you!

Mō Mātou - About Us

When you join Presbyterian Support Central (PSC), you’re becoming part of something truly special, a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping people for more than 115 years. Everything we do is about supporting people at the most vulnerable times of their lives, whether that’s an older person needing care and connection, or a family working through tough times.

PSC has two well-known service brands that lie at the heart of our mahi:

Enliven: our positive ageing services that create age-friendly communities where older people have companionship, choice, fun, and purpose.

Family Works: our social services supporting children and whānau through counselling, social work, life-skills and parenting programmes and safety services.

Situated on lovely grounds in the prestigious suburb of Otamatea, this modern, purpose-built home is a well-known local icon.

At Kōwhainui Home we embrace Enliven’s philosophy of care; we take every opportunity to make sure the elders of Kōwhainui have companionship, spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose in their lives. Residents are well connected with the local community and their whānau and friends are part of everyday life here.

Together, we make a lasting difference

Mō Te Tūranga - About The Role

We have a permanent Health Care Assistant role looking to join our team working part time 56 hours per fortnight one weekend on one weekend off.

We also have casual roles available so enquire now!

Our Home provides rest home, hospital level of care. You will work as part of an Enliven team in a peer-supported environment, where everyone wants to deliver great quality care to our residents and ensure they have a positive experience whilst living in our home. We value the flexibility you can bring with you as we appreciate every team member that can support our Homes to be a great place to live and work.

In This Role You Will

Provide daily living and care support to our Elders

Encourage independence and resident‑led decision making

Deliver high‑quality, individualised support

Follow and encourage all health and safety practices and procedures

Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse team

Ensure resident needs are met effectively and in a timely manner