Elder Care Manager
6-month Secondment To Pitcairn

Government of the Pitcairn Islands

A unique opportunity to work in one of the most remote communities in the Pacific, to support Pitcairn’s ageing population.

Working closely with a small team of external contractors including a Doctor and the Island’s Administrator, you would provide assessments of patients’ needs and create bespoke care plans, support carers, as well as provide advice on Elder Care.

You should be resilient, compassionate and willing to get involved in wider efforts to support Pitcairn’s community. Experience of working in a small island context desirable.

Expenses including travel to/from Pitcairn, essential training, accommodation and utilities covered. Competitive salary compared to Level 4 in Health and Wellbeing.

The role would be for an initial six months, with the possibility of extension.

Part-time Manager

Medical Aid Abroad (MAA), Auckland

MAA sorts high-quality medical and surgical goods from within NZ, for donation to medical work in developing countries.

In this role, you will receive emailed requests and ensure suitable goods are donated, packaged and have appropriate documentation, ready for despatch.

You will guide our experienced, medically trained, volunteer team, as they process inbound and outbound goods.

You will also ensure the stock database is current and accurate, and report to the MAA board twice a year.

Hours: 9am–1pm every Wednesday morning, plus some flexible work from home – up to approx 22 hours/fortnight.

Live in Carer Opportunity

Gisborne

Experienced persons required for personal care of late-stage, young 60yr old female with MND who has things to sort and needs help.

Non ambulatory and non-verbal – uses aids and computer to communicate.

You will need:

• a sense of humour
• patience of a saint
• be a logical thinker with problem solving abilities
• be reliable with a sense of duty.

 
Shifts available:

• be able to sleepover or visit for night bed turns
• live in 24/7 or 24/2 or 24/5
• or be a day companion and perform a multitude of tasks from bookkeeping to gardening to mechanical stuff
• or just be able to do weekends day and night.

 
Computer and English literacy an advantage.

3 month contracts available

The New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund Inc. (NZNMF)

In these challenging and continuing times of Covid -19 many people are experiencing financial hardship and we write to highlight the help available from the New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund (NZNMF). NZNMF is closely allied with NZNO and its philosophy is that it is there to help when social services and someone's own resources and are not enough to meet their needs.

NZNMF was established as a benevolent fund in 1917 in memory of the 10 nurses lost in the sinking of the Marquette and has supported many nurses in times of financial hardship and emergencies for over 100 years. We welcome applications from nurses with at least two years’ post registration experience in New Zealand.

The Fund’s income comes from interest on its investments and also from bequests, donations and membership subscription. You can become a member or life member and support the fund to help others. Annual subscription $10 and life membership $100. You can also encourage donations and bequests.