Community Support Worker -Mid / Far North

Are you resilient, energetic, and conscientious?

Do you have an interest in supporting people with health-related issues or disabilities?

If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with the people we support to help enable them to live their best possible lives, then read on!

About the Position | Te Mahi

We are currently looking for dedicated support workers to assist our service across the Northland region.

Support work is engaging, people-facing, challenging, and very rewarding.

It is also a deeply empathetic journey.

More than a job, it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support led by the individuals you will be supporting.

Responsibilities may include :

Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)

Assisting with household management and meal preparation

Supporting exercise programmes

Assisting with accessing the community

Bowel, bladder, and catheter cares

Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers

Medication support

Job Location : Mid / Far North

Pay rate : $30.03 per hour (based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017, hourly pay rates are aligned with Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).

Employment Type : Permanent or casual

We offer a range of employment options including casual, part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Hours of work : Full-time (30+ hours) or Part-time (up to 29 hours)

Days of work : As this is community-based work, rotating rosters involving morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts are expected.

Your preferred hours can be discussed during the recruitment process.

We are looking for someone comfortable working between 7 am and 11 pm.

The exact hours may vary depending on the needs of the people we support.

About you | He momo

You are a calm yet confident individual who demonstrates resilience and understands the challenges faced by our service users.

The role involves many responsibilities that can be both challenging and fulfilling.

It is rewarding to be part of a team that enables individuals to live their best lives in the community.

The candidate would ideally have :

Prior personal care experience, preferably in a rest home or community setting

Familiarity with complex medical conditions, such as spinal injuries or traumatic brain injury

Access to a car and the ability to drive independently (a valid NZ Full Driver's License is required)

A Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or higher

Flexibility to travel anywhere in Northland

Flexibility to work on a rotating roster

Legal right to work in New Zealand

Benefits | Ki te huanga

Flexible hours

Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules

Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services

Free flu vaccinations

Refer a friend program

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, dedicated, and work collaboratively with the communities we serve.

Our primary goal is to enable people and their whanau to live their best lives in their communities.

Making a positive difference is central to our approach.

We are a progressive organization grounded in family values and care!

Hiahia | Interested?

Contact us even if you do not have a qualification.

We are looking for individuals who are willing to learn, reliable, and passionate about community support work.

If you can demonstrate how you will travel between the people we support, we are happy to discuss potential opportunities.

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