Compassionate Community Support Worker — Flexible Hours

healthvision; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Travel allowance

Free EAP

Free Flu vaccinations

Refer a friend programme

Job summary

Healthvision is seeking dedicated support workers to assist our service across the Northland region. You will be a calm, confident presence, building trusted relationships with people we support to help them live their best lives in the community.

Responsibilities include personal care, household tasks, meal prep, exercise support, community access, and medication assistance. Permanent positions with full-time or part-time hours, rotating rosters, and community-based work are available.

Qualifications

• Prior personal care experience is preferred in rest home and/or in the community.
• Familiarity with complex medical conditions (e.g., spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury) is a bonus.
• Access to a car and a valid NZ Full Driver's Licence is a must.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing).
• Assisting with household management and meal preparation.
• Supporting exercise programmes.
• Assisting with accessing the community.
• Bowel, bladder, and catheter care where required.
• Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers.
• Medication support.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Communication

Driving

Job description

Healthvision is seeking dedicated support workers to assist our service across the Northland region. You will be a calm, confident presence, building trusted relationships with people we support to help them live their best lives in the community.

Responsibilities include personal care, household tasks, meal prep, exercise support, community access, and medication assistance. Permanent positions with full-time or part-time hours, rotating rosters, and community-based work are available.