Community Support Workers in Raglan

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local office

NZQA recognised training

Comprehensive induction and client培训

Job summary

Care on Call in Raglan, NZ is seeking compassionate caregivers to empower clients and help them achieve personal goals. You will support daily tasks, social activities and transportation to appointments, while fostering independence.

Desirable experience includes community, residential, aged care or rehab settings. We value initiative, good communication, reliability, punctuality and a positive, caring attitude.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills and a caring approach.
• Punctual, reliable and attentive to clients' needs.
• Ability to engage with clients and foster community links.
• Current valid full NZ Driver's Licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal cares and daily activities.
• Provide companionship and support with social activities.
• Drive clients to appointments, work meetings and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Empathy

Community orientation

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 Raglan.

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 client’s 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 Raglan
• 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note, we will only be shortlisting candidates in Raglanor in surrounding areas. Please let us know your general location in your CV.