Community support worker - Thames

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

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

Local office access

NZQA recognised training

Annual leave and sick leave

Kiwisaver

Comprehensive induction

Vaccinations

Job summary

Care on Call is seeking compassionate caregivers to support clients in their Thames homes. You will assist with daily activities, personal care, light housework, and mobility while providing companionship and social engagement.

Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual, and have a valid NZ driver's licence. Availability over Christmas/New Year and right to work in NZ are essential. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow instructions and processes.
• Reliable, punctual, and caring with a positive attitude.
• Able to work with diverse clients in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily personal care activities (showering, toileting, dressing).
• Support clients with daily tasks, meals, and light housework.
• Provide companionship and help clients attend appointments and social activities.
• Transport clients in their vehicle to appointments and events.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Driver's licence

Job description

Care on Call is passionate about supporting people in the community and we take pride in the personalised service we deliver to clients and the staff we work with.

We have clients needing some help around their home, companionship and support with their daily activities around Thames.

We are looking for the cream of the crop caregivers/support workers who can empower our clients and help them achieve their goals. It would be desirable if you had previous experience working in a community, residential, aged care or rehab setting.

Our Carers support our clients with their daily tasks, social activities and work commitments. This includes but is not limited to:

• Personal cares (showering, toileting, dressing)
• Passive exercises and stretches
• House work and meal preparation
• Driving clients in their vehicle to get to appointments, work meetings and community/social events

To match well with our clients you will need to be a special kind of person. One that has initiative, gets on well with others, is able to adapt to various situations and settings, can follow set processes and tasks, is proactive, has a 'can do' attitude and has great community skills.

Additional requirements

• Great communication skills
• Available over Christmas and New Years'
• Currently located in Thames
• A current, clean full driver's licence
• Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
• The legal right to work in NZ
• Energetic, initiative, and a good sense of humor
• 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.

Please note, we will only be shortlisting candidates in Thames.