Healthcare Assistant

Role overview

We are hiring a Healthcare Assistant to support residents at Eden Village in Auckland. This position suits someone who genuinely values compassion, respect, and meaningful care, and who wants to contribute to a team that places residents’ wellbeing first.

What the role involves

You will help residents maintain comfort, independence, and dignity through considerate, person-focused support. The job centers on building trust, encouraging wellbeing, and helping create a calm and caring atmosphere where residents feel heard and respected.

• Deliver hands-on personal care while protecting each resident’s privacy, dignity, and comfort
• Assist with everyday needs including washing, mobility, meals, fluids, and general wellbeing
• Notice changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition and report concerns to the appropriate people
• Develop kind and respectful connections with residents and their families/whānau
• Maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment that supports health and independence
• Work in line with individual care plans and collaborate closely with Registered Nurses to provide consistent care
• Communicate in a clear, calm, and compassionate way with residents, families, and colleagues
• Follow health, safety, and infection prevention practices carefully to help protect everyone

What you should bring

We are looking for someone with at least one year of experience in caregiving, aged care, or a similar setting. You should be patient, kind, and respectful, with strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude. A commitment to safe, dignity-led, resident-centred care is essential. The role also requires flexibility for a rotating roster, which may include weekends and night shifts.

Why join Oceania

Oceania is reshaping retirement and aged care living across New Zealand. With more than 30 villages nationwide and support for over 4,000 residents, the organisation focuses on building homes and communities where people feel secure, valued, and connected.

The team is united by a shared purpose to make a difference every day. There is a strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing, continuous improvement, and following through on commitments, because residents and families rely on that trust.

When you join, you can expect a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive hourly pay, free and confidential wellbeing support, ongoing training, and opportunities to strengthen your skills and grow a long-term career in aged care.

Additional information

• Oceania will not accept unsolicited CV referrals from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for any fees linked to unsolicited resumes.