Mental Health Support Worker – Aroha & Whakamana

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Flaxmere; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual leave

Life Insurance

Birthday Leave

Wellness Activities

values driven organisation

Job summary

QJumpers Recruitment Services is seeking experienced Mental Health Support Workers for its Ararau residential service in Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay. Two homes operate with kaimahi pairs to support whaiora in a calm, clean living environment, providing daily structure and compassionate care.

Shifts include Day, Afternoon, Night and Casual mahi, with 5 weeks annual leave, life insurance, birthday leave and wellness activities. Kaupapa Māori, values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Mental Health or Aged Care or Disability Care service.
• Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Support Work or Health and Wellbeing or similar or working towards
• Medication competency training
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Full Driver's Licence
• Able to demonstrate providing care with aroha and respect

Responsibilities

• Assist whaiora with getting up and ready for daily activities
• Assist whaiora with daily routines like kai preparation, personal cares and laundry
• Assist with shopping and coordinate and supervise outings and activities
• Medication supervision
• Check on the whaiora during night shift [wake over]
• Keep the whare clean and tidy
• Enter case notes and complete through handover with the next shift

Skills

Aroha & respect

Medication supervision

First Aid

Driver's Licence

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Support Work or Health and Wellbeing

Job description

QJumpers Recruitment Services is seeking experienced Mental Health Support Workers for its Ararau residential service in Flaxmere, Hawke's Bay. Two homes operate with kaimahi pairs to support whaiora in a calm, clean living environment, providing daily structure and compassionate care.

Shifts include Day, Afternoon, Night and Casual mahi, with 5 weeks annual leave, life insurance, birthday leave and wellness activities. Kaupapa Māori, values-driven organisation.