Community Support Worker – Hastings

Geneva Health; Hastings; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Job summary

Geneva Health seeks reliable support workers to join our casual pool for residential supported living facilities around Hastings. You will help clients engage in daily living activities and community participation.

This role supports social, emotional, and physical development while promoting safety and independence. Minimum 6 months experience in acute mental health or intellectual disability settings is required; CPI/NVCI/MAPA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in an acute mental health or intellectual disability setting.
• Desirable: National Certificate in Mental Health Level 4 and/or NZ Health and Wellbeing Level 3 or 4.
• Proficiency with managing challenging behaviours (CPI/NVCI/MAPA).
• Experience with and willingness to perform personal cares.
• Full driver's license and ability to drive a manual vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Aiding clients in residential supported living and community to enable safer, more independent functioning.
• Assisting clients in social, emotional and physical daily life skills development.
• Recognising potentially dangerous situations and responding calmly and effectively.

Skills

Mental health experience

Behaviour management

CPI/NVCI/MAPA training

Personal care

Drivers license

Education

National Certificate in Mental Health Level 4

NZ Health and Wellbeing Level 3/4

Job description

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We are seeking reliable support workers to join our casual pool. We have shifts available in residential supported living facilities in and around Hastings.

About the Role

• Aiding clients in residential supported living - supporting them in the community to enable them to function more safely and independently
• Assisting clients in their social, emotional and physical daily life skills development
• Recognizing potentially dangerous situations and being able to deal with these calmly and efficiently

Skills and Experience

• Must have a minimum of 6 months experience in an acute mental health or intellectual disability setting
• Desirable a national Certificate in Mental Health Level 4 and/or NZ Health and Wellbeing Level 3 or 4 Certificate
• Proficiency with managing challenging behaviours, ideally have current CPI i.e.: NVCI or MAPA
• Experienced with and willing to carry out personal cares
• A full driver's license and the ability to drive a manual

Culture and Benefits

• Geneva temps receive all the perks of full time employment including holiday and sick pay.
• Community Support Workersenjoy working with Geneva Healthcare because of our professionalism, responsiveness and supportiveness.