Community Support Worker - Kapiti Coast

Care on Call; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Care on Call provides support to people at home after injury, illness or to make life easier. You will join a warm, capable team focused on making a real difference while helping clients with daily tasks, social activities and appointments in the Kapiti Coast region.

We offer 24/7 support with a local office and manager, access to the latest healthcare resources, competitive hourly rates, NZQA recognised training and a comprehensive induction. Applicants must live on Kapiti Coast.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills.
• A current, clean full driver’s licence.
• Ideally Level 2 Health and Wellbeing certificate (or above).
• Previous caregiver/support worker experience.
• The legal right to work in NZ.
• Energetic, initiative, and a good sense of humour.
• To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of clients.
• Providing personal care.
• Light housework and meal preparation.
• Transporting clients to appointments and events.
• Assisting with passive exercises and stretches.

Skills

Great communication

Driver's license

Reliable & punctual

Energetic & caring

Sense of humour

NZ work eligibility

Education

Level 2 Health & Wellbeing certificate

Job description

Care on Call provides support to people withintheir homesafter 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'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

Additional requirements

• Great communication skills
• A current, clean full driver’s licence
• Ideally minimum Level 2 Health and Wellbeing certificate (or above)
• Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
• The legal right to work in NZ
• 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 settlementAnnual 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.

Please note: We are only shortlisting applicants who currently live on the Kapiti Coast.