Experienced Support worker -Tauranga

New Zealand Health Group; Tauranga; Remote; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing and disability support. A Support Worker assists clients to live independently within their homes and communities, following care plans and offering practical and emotional support to help achieve personal goals.

Responsibilities include giving medication, personal cares, and home management. NZ-wide opportunities with a dedicated team and career development.

Qualifications

• Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do.

Responsibilities

• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Home management

Skills

Attitude

Care empathy

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community?

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness or disability.

What does a Support Worker do?

As part of a wider team, you will assist our clients to live as independently as possible, within their homes and community. You will help our clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support. Responsibilities can be varied and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below:

• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Home management

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. We provide a career pathway for staff through the learning and development framework to achieve NZQA qualifications, which are fully funded. You will earn between $ 23.97 - 29.68 per hour, depending on experience and qualification.

This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation. Whilst you will be part of a large national organisation, you will join a dedicated and close-knit team.

What are we looking for?

• Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do!
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable, although not essential
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and your own reliable transport

At HealthCare New Zealand, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and reflects the communities we serve. Ifyou are passionate about what you do and are interested in exploring a rewarding career with us, then we would love to hear from you!

You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and a willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks in order to be considered for this position.