Community Support Worker - Rotorua

Overview

Great opportunity for both entry-level and mid-level capabilities

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and conscientious individual that can support our client living with complex injuries / disabilities within their own homes.

Responsibilities

Assisting the client with personal cares, home help, shopping assistance, and meal preps

Supporting exercise programmes

Moving and handling using hoists and manual transfers

Assisting the client to access the community

Days of Work

As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work.

Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Pay

$24.13 - $30.03 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement by the Ministry of Health – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity)

Job Location

Rotorua

Employment Type

Part time

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rates $24.13 - $30.03 per hour (Based on Pay Equity)

Flexible hours

Travel allowance as per In between travel policy (MOH guidelines)

Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications

Paid Competency Trainings

Free EAP (Employer Assistance Programme) Services

Special Rates for Complex Clients based on employer discretion

Candidate Pre-Requisites

Experience in personal cares is required.

Experience in Complex Cares (Bowel and SPC Cares) and Challenging Behaviours would be preferred

A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be an advantage, however, someone looking at making a career in the Healthcare Industry would also be considered for this role

Access to your own car and ability to drive Independently (a Full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)

Flexibility to work on a roster (including weekends)

Great communication skills

Legal rights to work in New Zealand

About Us

Healthvision is a lead provider of Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand.

We are a company who is passionate about well-being, working closely with our clients, families, and whanau to wrap around the quality care they need to live life the way they want to and to maximize their independence.

Our aim at Healthvision is to make a positive difference to the lives of others.

This would be an excellent choice for those that have flexibility with their time and are new to Homecare support or are looking to supplement existing employment

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