Compassionate Community Support Worker with Flexible Hours

healthvision; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay band: $25.22 - $31.40 per hour

Flexible hours

Travel allowance

Opportunities for Level 3 and 4 Health

Paid competency trainings

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Free Flu vaccinations

Refer a friend programme

Job summary

Healthvision in Gisborne is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Support Worker to help people we support live independently at home and in the community. You will assist with personal cares, meal preparation, gentle exercise, and helping people access community activities.

A calm and resilient approach is essential. A full New Zealand Driver's Licence is required, with flexibility to travel and work on a rotating roster, including weekends. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is an advantage and those new to health care will be considered (training can be provided).
• Own car and ability to drive; NZ Driver's Licence is a must.
• Flexibility to travel to support people in different locations.
• Flexibility to work on rotating rosters (including weekends).
• 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 as needed.
• Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers.
• Medication support.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Driver's license

Flexibility

Rotating shifts

Travel readiness

Job description

Healthvision in Gisborne is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Support Worker to help people we support live independently at home and in the community. You will assist with personal cares, meal preparation, gentle exercise, and helping people access community activities.

A calm and resilient approach is essential. A full New Zealand Driver's Licence is required, with flexibility to travel and work on a rotating roster, including weekends. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.