Community Support Worker - Complex Cares

OverviewAre you resilient, energetic, and conscientious?

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

About the Position | Te MahiSupport 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.We are currently seeking experienced and qualified Support Workers for our 24 / 7 spinal injury complex care service user.ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with our service user to provide support as they go about their daily tasksAssisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)Assisting with household management and meal preparationAssisting with accessing the communityBowel, Bladder, and Catheter caresMoving and handling hoists and manual transfersMedication supportEnsuring the service user's comfort, safety, and well-being at all timesJob Location : Christchurch, CanterburyEmployment Type : Part-TimeWe 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.

Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.We are looking for dedicated support workers that are comfortable covering the following shifts : 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am, between Monday - Sunday.About you | He momoYou are a friendly, social, and compassionate person who loves engaging with others and building meaningful connections.

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) : Understanding of spinal injury care protocols and procedures is advantageousIdeally prior personal care experience is preferredPrevious experience in complex cares (for example bowel & catheters) is preferred (comprehensive training will be provided)Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when requiredA Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial (comprehensive training can be provided)Access to a car and ability to drive independently (a full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)Flexibility to work on a rotating rosterLegal right to work in New Zealand is a mustAbility to drive a mobility vanBenefits | Ki te huangaPay Band : $24.13 - $30.78 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 hoursTravel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rulesOpportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZPaid competency trainingsFree EAP (Employer Assistance Programme) ServicesFree Flu vaccinationsRefer a friend programmeThe Organisation | Te WhakahaerengaHealthvision 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 support.

Enabling people and their whanau to live their 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!

Interested?

Contact us even if you do not have a qualification as we are looking for people who are willing to learn, who will be reliable and passionate about community support work.

If you can demonstrate how you will travel between people we support, we are happy to talk about the opportunities, we may have for you.

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