Healthcare Assistant

Role overview

Oceania is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for its Heretaunga home in Upper Hutt, Wellington. This position is focused on supporting residents with respectful, person-centred care that helps them stay comfortable, dignified, and connected in their everyday lives.

The opportunity suits someone who genuinely enjoys caring for older adults and wants to contribute to a team that values compassion, safety, and teamwork.

Key duties

• Deliver personal care while protecting each resident’s privacy, dignity, and comfort.
• Assist with everyday needs such as washing, mobility, meals, and fluid intake.
• Notice changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition and escalate concerns when needed.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with residents and their families/whānau.
• Help maintain a clean, calm, safe, and welcoming setting that supports independence and wellbeing.
• Work from individual care plans and coordinate closely with Registered Nurses to ensure consistent care quality.
• Communicate in a clear, kind, and considerate manner with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Follow health, safety, and infection prevention procedures to keep residents and staff safe.

What the role requires

• At least 1 year of experience in caregiving, aged care, or a comparable support role.
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach when working with older people.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• A clear commitment to safe, dignified, resident-focused care.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster, including weekends and night shifts.

Why Oceania

Oceania is focused on reshaping retirement and aged care in New Zealand. With ownership and operation of more than 30 villages across the country and support for over 4,000 residents, the organisation aims to create communities where people feel secure, valued, and connected.

The company emphasises teamwork, wellbeing, continuous improvement, and accountability. Employees are supported through a positive and inclusive environment, competitive hourly pay, free and confidential wellbeing support, ongoing learning, and career development opportunities in aged care.

Additional information

• This role is based in Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.
• The position is full-time and on-site.
• The employer does not accept unsolicited CV referrals from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees arising from unsolicited resumes.