Care Assistant

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Exceptional People Exceptional Care: Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company; we specialise in health and aged care for the elderly and disabled. Currently we have 25 locations nationwide, employing over 1800 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents. We are one of the leading health care providers in New Zealand. Location: RadiusThornleigh Park, 25 Heta Rd, Highlands Park, New Plymouth Hours of work: Minimum 30 hours per week, over a rotating 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays. Pay rate: $28.58- $30.87 per hour (subject to completed caregiving qualifications) About the role: Provide exceptional care to our residents under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Work closely with a team to implement our individual care plans. Full training provided. Duties include: Undertaking personal cares, while encouraging residents to make decisions that promote independence Promptly completing delegated tasks in a timely manner Responding quickly to resident requests, providing them with useful, relevant information Maintaining and updating resident healthcare records Assisting with handover of residents at shift changes We offer: Career progression + assistance with Careerforce and NZQA qualifications Uniform provided +Access to discounts and benefits via Staff App Weekend and night shift allowance (where applicable) Supportive team environment + optimal staff-to-resident ratio EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Skills and Experience: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 (or equivalent) and 3 years of relevant caregiving experience; OR New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (or equivalent). People skills + empathy for our residents and their families Good written and verbal communication skills Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays Healthcare Assistant - Full Time - Radius Care 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr