Support Worker - Dunedin

Mo te tunga | About the role

As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy great lives at home and as part of their community.

This is meaningful work where you can be creative and make every day interesting in ways that are important to others.

Responsibilities

Grow the independence of people we support and help them learn daily living skills such as using public transport, getting a job, cooking a meal.

Manage daily routines – shower, get dressed, take medication or eat a meal.

Pursue their goals, interests and hobbies.

Stay healthy and make positive choices about their lifestyle.

Have strong connections with their whanau and community.

Qualifications & Expectations

Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and sleepover shifts.

Comfortable and proficient in using computers and tablets daily.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support.

Possession of a Full NZ driver's licence.

What's in it for you?

• per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications.

IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing.

Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service.

'Refer a friend'

Bonus programme.

FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Reference #

Posted on 15 Oct

Closes on 17 Nov

Location(s) Otago / Clutha

Expertise Caregiving and Disability Support, Healthcare

Job level(s) Entry (no qualifications / experience), Graduate (have qualifications only), 1-3 years experience, 3+ years experience

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