Community Support Worker - Residential - Hamilton

Spectrum Care; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Spectrum Care in Hamilton is seeking a part-time Community Support Worker - Residential to help adults with disabilities live fulfilling lives. The role covers personal activities, daily living tasks, and supporting participation in community, education, work and social activities.

The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, reliability and strong communication. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to obtain a police check may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Empathy for challenges of building an ordinary life with a disability.
• Willingness to pursue Community Support Worker Level Three+.
• NZ driver’s licence and ability to pass NZ police check (as listed).
• Ability to use computer basics (Word, email, internet).

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal activities and daily living tasks.
• Support community participation, socialising, work or education.
• Provide care and motivation while maintaining safety and boundaries.

Skills

Empathy

Energy

Calm under pressure

Boundaries & safety

Communication

Support & motivation

Personal cares & daily living

English proficiency

Education

Community Support Worker Level Three or higher

NZQCF level 4 qualification or diploma

Diploma for skill level 2

Tools

Word

Email

Internet Explorer

Job description

Community Support Worker - Residential

Part time - 32 hours per week

$23.97 - $29.68 per hour

Hamilton location

At Spectrum Care, we provide support for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to live great lives.

As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as community participation, socialising, work or education and daily living tasks.

Skills & Experience

• Empathy for the challenges of trying to build an ordinary life while living with a disability
• Energy to keep up with someone who likes to be on the go a lot
• Ability to remain calm, and calming, in all situations
• Resilience to help people keep boundaries to ensure their safety
• Good at explaining and negotiating
• Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with family, colleagues and the person you support
• Ability and willingness to provide support and motivation with personal cares and daily living skills
• Excellent, clear, understandable verbal and written English is a pre-requisite to be considered for this role

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• An interest in attaining a Community Support Worker Level Three or above qualification- we can support you to achieve this while you work
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, and or mental health issues, and/or behaviours that can be challenging is desirable but not necessary
• Reliability, commitment, and passion for working with people
• A full New Zealand driver's licence
• Able to pass a NZ police check
• The ability to use a computer effectively, including programs such as Word, Internet Explorer, and email

Requirements

If you are a non-resident applying for this role you must meet the following INZ Level 3 skill requirements to be considered:

• Have worked in the care workforce for 3 years or more, and been paid at least the care workforce wage rate during that time, or
• A relevant qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) — this must be at least a level 4 qualification for a role at skill level 3, or a diploma for a role at skill level 2.

Spectrum Care is proudly an equal opportunity employer.'