Community support worker - Whangamata/Waihi

Care on Call; Whangamatā; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Care on Call is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist clients at home in the Waihi-Whangamata area, providing companionship and support with daily activities. You will help with personal cares, light exercises, light housework, meal preparation and transport to appointments, while maintaining a respectful, proactive approach to care.

Ideal candidates are located in Waihi-Whangamata, have a current clean full driver’s licence, strong communication, and the right to work in NZ.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills.
• Current clean full driving licence.
• Experience as caregiver/support worker is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal cares (showering, toileting, dressing).
• Assist passive exercises and stretches.
• House work and meal preparation.
• Driving clients in their vehicle to appointments, work meetings and community/social events

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Empathy

Job description

Community support worker - Whangamata/Waihi

Bay of Plenty

Contract or Temp

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 Waihi-Whangamata areas.

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
• Currently located in Waihi-Whangamata areas
• 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 humorTo 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note, we will only be shortlisting candidates in Waihi-Whangamata areas. Please let us know your general location in your CV.