Are you resilient, energetic and enthusiastic?
Do you have a genuine interest in supporting people living with health-related issues or a disability? If you do then read on!
About the Position | Te Mahi
We are looking for Community Support Workers in Kaiaua, Miranda, Pokeno, Mangatangi & Ngtea areas for our service user based in Kaiaua (Waikato) who requires 24/7 care.
Support work is fun, people-facing, challenging, and very rewarding, and it is also a deeply empathetic journey. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support, led by the people you will be supporting.
Responsibilities may Include:
- Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)
- Assisting with household management and meal preparation
- Assisting with accessing the community
- Supporting exercise programmes
- Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter cares
- Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers
- Medication support
Employment Type: Permanent Full time (30+ Hours) or Part Time (Up to 29 Hours)
We offer a range of employment opportunities including casual, part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed further during the recruitment process.
Days of work: As this is community-based work, 24/7 rotating rosters would be involved. We are looking for dedicated support workers who are comfortable covering the following shifts; 7 am - 3 pm and 3 pm - 11 pm between Monday -Sunday. The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the Service user.
About you | He momo
You are a calm but confident-natured individual who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges of our service users. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.
The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):
- Ideally, prior personal care experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury
- Access to a car and ability to drive independently (a full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)
- A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided)
- Flexibility to work on a rotating roster
- Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must.
Benefits | Ki te huanga
- Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.03 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).
- Flexible hours
- Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
- Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
- Paid competency training
- Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Refer a friend programme
The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga
Healthvision is a family-owned provider of Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand. We are compassionate, innovative, and dedicated and work collaboratively with the communities we support. Enabling people and their Whanau to live the best life in their community is a primary aim of what we do. Making a positive difference is key to our approach.
We are a progressive organisation grounded in family values and we care!
Simple click apply if you believe that you hold the relevant skills and the requirements for this role.