Casual Support Worker - Porirua

Healthcarenz Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

NZQA training

Employee benefits

Sleepover pay

Refer a friend

Tech discounts

Health insurance discount

Samsung product discounts

Assistance program

Job summary

Healthcarenz Limited is seeking energetic Casual Support Workers in Porirua, Wellington to assist people with disabilities in daily activities and personal care. The role offers a diverse range of tasks, including helping clients with meals, household tasks, and life skills, across a 24/7 roster with potential sleepover pay.

Applicants should be passionate about helping others, hold a valid NZ work permit or NZ residency, and have a driver\'s license. Prior healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• NZ resident or valid NZ work permit.
• Full driver\'s license is essential.
• Experience in healthcare or with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily life activities, including personal care, meals, and household tasks.
• Assist with activities like swimming and teaching life skills.
• Work across 24/7 rosters with potential sleepover payments in some shifts.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure a safe, respectful environment for the people supported.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with others in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people.

We are looking for energetic and motivated Casual Support Workers to help the people we support in our Porirua residential services.

What does a Support Worker do? | He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. - The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour.
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
• Job security with Employee benefits and sick leave
• Variety of shifts
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.
• PB Tech discount when shopping online
• Discounted 2Degrees phone and broadband plans
• Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Access to Samsung products at discounted price
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

Who are we looking for?| Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenges behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.