Healthcare Assistant | Casual
Join our team as a casual Healthcare Assistant and make a meaningful impact in our residents lives
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Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistants to join our team at Palm Grove in Christchurch on a casual basis.
Whether you're balancing other commitments or exploring a career in aged care, this flexible opportunity allows you to contribute to the wellbeing of our residents while working shifts that suit your lifestyle.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver personal care and support to our residents, under the guidance of our Registered Nurses.
- Build warm, respectful relationships with residents, families, and your team.
- Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment by following our care standards and procedures.
What you’ll bring:
- At least 1 year of experience in caregiving or a similar role.
- A compassionate nature and genuine empathy for older adults.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including weekends and night shifts.
Why Oceania?
At Oceania, we’re reimagining retirement and aged care living across New Zealand. With over 30 villages and 4,000+ residents, we’re proud to create communities where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to live life their way.
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly rates
- A supportive, inclusive workplace with access to free, confidential wellbeing services.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and explore future career pathways.
- A team that believes in doing better—every day.
Join us in creating homes, not just villages.
Apply now and bring your care, your heart, and your flexibility to a team that’s redefining aged care—one resident, one moment, one smile at a time.
**Oceania does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from recruitment agencies, or take responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs**
- Department
- Caregiving
- Role
- Healthcare Assistant
- Locations
- Christchurch | Palm Grove
- Employment Type:
- Casual

About Oceania
We are the proud owner and operator of over 30 aged care centres and retirement villages across New Zealand. As the third largest provider of aged care in New Zealand, we are passionate about supporting our local communities and providing the very best care to meet kiwi’s needs.