Homebased Female Personal Care Assistant for Our Daughter

· Full-time

· Permanent

· Auckland

We are looking for a Female Personal Care Assistant to deliver quality personal care services to our daughter who lives at home.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that routine care is delivered as per our care plan including showering, dressing, mobilising, grooming, nutritional assistance. This
includes but is not limited to:

· assisting with personal care needs such as washing, toileting, dressing, changing clothes or pyjamas.

· assisting with mobility and communication needs including lifting and hoisting.

· preparing and serving meals and assisting with eating

· having conversational and social interaction

· providing basic treatment and administering medication if required and authorised

· physical environment comfort measures as required

· remaining in the room and during the night and providing reassurance if required

· participating in planning care

· following therapy plans

· assisting with rehabilitation exercises and providing support and assistance to therapists

You may have to assist with laundry and perform cleaning and kitchen duties in a helpful manner and maintaining good infection control
principles.

To be considered for this role you must have EITHER a relevant healthcare qualification at NZQA Level 4 or higher OR at least 3 years of relevant healthcare experience will be considered. Previous hospital level care and/or home-based care experience would be an advantage.

You must also have the ability to pass drug and alcohol tests and a have a full, clean drivers licence. You must also have experience safely lifting clients and using a hoist when working alone.

Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed. May work up to 50 hours per week including weekends, public holidays and overnight shifts. You may be rostered at any time 24/7.

Please note this position is subject to the Human Rights Act 1993 exceptions and the position is only open to female care workers.

Hourly rate of $28 - $30 for all hours worked.

Please provide a copy of your CV and a cover letter