Community Support Worker - Whakatane, Edgecumbe , Kawerau

healthvision; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic and conscientious individuals to join their team as Community Support Workers. This rewarding role involves assisting Service Users with personal care, home help, and supporting exercise programmes. Flexibility is key, as the position requires working on rotating rosters, including weekends. With competitive hourly rates and opportunities for professional development, this is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in the healthcare industry.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rates

Flexible Hours

Travel Allowance

Opportunities for Qualifications

Paid Competency Trainings

Free EAP Services

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is required.
• A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Users with personal cares and home help.
• Support exercise programmes and community access.

Skills

Personal Care

Complex Care

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Health and Wellbeing

Level 4 Qualification in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

We are looking for dynamic, energetic, and conscientious individuals that can support our Service Users living with complex injuries/disabilities within their own homes.

The rewarding role of a Community Support Worker includes (but not limited to):

• Assisting Service Users with personal cares, home help, shopping assistance, and meal preparations
• Supporting exercise programmes
• Moving and handling using hoists and manual transfers
• Assisting Service Users to access the community

Days of Work: As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.03 per hour (this is based on the Pay Equity Settlement by the Ministry of Health – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity)

Job Location- Whakatane, Edgecumbe , Kawerau

Employment Type:Part-Time (Up to 29 Hours) or Casual

We offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rates {$24.13 - $30.03 per hour (Based on Pay Equity)
• Flexible hours
• Travel allowance as per in between travel policy (MOH guidelines)
• Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications
• Paid Competency Trainings
• Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services
• Special Rates for Complex Service Users based on employer discretion
  

The ideal candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

• Experience in personal care is required.
• Experience in Complex Care (Bowel and SPC Cares) and Challenging Behaviours would be preferred
• A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be an advantage, however, someone looking at making a career in the Healthcare Industry would also be considered for this role
• Access to your own car and ability to drive Independently ( a Full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)
  
• Flexibility to work on a roster (including weekends)
• Great communication skills
• Legal rights to work in New Zealand

About Us:

Healthvision is a provider of Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand. We are a company who is passionate about well-being, working closely with our Service Users, families, and whanau to wrap around the quality care they need to live life the way they want to and to maximize their independence. Our aim at Healthvision is to make a positive difference to the lives of others.