Support Worker- Dunedin (Ft/Pt)

Healthcarenz Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking compassionate Support Workers in Dunedin to assist clients at home and in the community. You will follow care plans to help clients achieve independence, with duties including meal prep, outings, medication administration and personal care.

A flexible schedule including weekends is required. Experience in healthcare is advantageous; a valid NZ driver's licence and reliable transport are often needed.

Qualifications

• Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do.
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and your own reliable transport

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Home management
• hoisting

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Patient care

Empathy

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

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.

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

We are currently seeking candidates in Dunedin who are available to work Monday to Sunday between 7.30am to 6.30pm and flexible to travel around.

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:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Home management
• hoisting

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 would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and your own reliable transport