Community Support Worker - Hamilton

Care on Call; Hamilton; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Kiwisaver

Induction and training

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

Care on Call is seeking compassionate in-home care workers in Hamilton. You will support clients with daily tasks, personal care and mobility, while driving to appointments and events in your own vehicle. Training is provided, and there is access to the latest resources in home healthcare.

We value reliability, punctuality and a positive, caring attitude. Weekend and evening availability is required, with opportunities for ongoing training and NZQA recognized qualifications.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to perform basic health tasks with care and empathy.
• Reliable and punctual with a friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling and personal cares for clients.
• House work and meal preparation to support daily living.
• Transport clients to appointments and events in their vehicle.
• Assist with passive exercises and stretches when appropriate.

Skills

Great communication skills

Energetic and proactive

Reliable and punctual

Education

L2 health qualification

L3 health qualification

L4 health qualification

Job description

Care on Call provides support to people within their homes after injury, illness or just to make their lives easier. We are always looking for professional, warm, capable people who have a real desire to make a difference in someone else's life.

You will join an existing supportive and caring team who look after our clients with their daily tasks, social activities and work commitments. This includes but is not limited to:

• Manual Handling
• Personal Cares
• House work and meal preparation
• Driving client’s in their vehicle to get to appointments, work meetings and community/social events
• Passive exercises and stretches

Requirements:

• A current, clean full driver’s licence
• The legal right to work in NZ
• Weekend and evening availability
• L2, L3 and L4 health qualification essential: If you have no health qualification your application may not be considered.
• Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
• Great communication skills
• Energetic, initiative, and a good sense of humour
• To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring

What we can offer you:

• 24/7 support and a local office and a local Manager
• Access to some of the latest technology and resources available within the healthcare sector
• Great hourly rates in line with the pay equity settlement
• Annual leave, sick leave and Kiwisaver contributions on top of your hourly rate
• Access to a range of training resources and support to achieve NZQA recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction and personalised client training.
• Free yearly flu vaccinations
• A company that values and supports you. We aim to get to know each individual staff member personally so you will never be just a number with us.