Support Worker

Description

Summary: HealthCare NZ seeks empathetic and passionate Support Workers to provide practical and emotional support to clients, helping them achieve their goals and maintain independence. Highlights: 1. Support people to live as independently as possible 2. Help clients achieve their goals and reach their potential 3. Committed to employing and training the best people HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible, and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness or disability. We are currently looking for empathetic and passionate Support Workers to work within our specialist team. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. We are seeking energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home. We are seeking Support Workers who are available to work the hours listed below in Rolleston, Christchurch, with our specialist client. * Monday: 10.00pm to 7.00am (sleepover) * Wednesday: 7.00am to 4.00pm * Thursday: 10.00pm to 7.00am (wakeover) What does a Specialist Support Worker do? You will help clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential through both practical and emotional support. Responsibilities can vary, and you will follow a care plan that may include: * Meal preparation * Community outings and integration * Giving medication * Personal cares such as showering and toileting * Bowel management stage 3, manual handling and hoist transfers * Full driver's licence and the ability to drive a van * Home management What do you get? * Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 and $29.68 per hour * A variety of shifts * Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing * Work phone and additional benefits such as discounted Southern Cross health insurance * Job security with guaranteed hours and a travel allowance * Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing support What are we looking for? * A great attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do! * Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is desirable * Experience working with spinal injury clients is preferred * Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work alternative weekends * Healthcare qualifications are advantageous * Most positions require a full New Zealand driver's licence and reliable transport If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to Healthcare NZ. Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he turanga mou. Tukua mai to tono ki Healthcare NZ! You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position. To read a copy of our job description and apply, visit our website by pressing the 'apply now' button.