Support Worker – Flexible Shifts, Growth & Impact

IHC; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Insurance benefits after 2 years

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

IDEA Services in Whanganui, New Zealand, seeks Support Workers to assist individuals with complex behavioural and medical needs, helping manage emotions and health-related challenges while promoting safety and positive behaviour.

You will support people to develop independence and daily living skills, with daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts. No prior health sector experience is required, as full training and orientation are provided to eager learners.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to navigate challenging behaviours.
• Availability to work flexible day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
• Full NZ driver's license is required.
• Full training and orientation will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and personal care as needed.
• Support independence and skill development.
• Transport and accompany individuals as required.
• Assist with meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.

Skills

Manage challenging behaviours

Flexible shifts

Computers/Tablets use

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical fitness

NZ driver's license

Tools

Computers

Tablets

Job description

IDEA Services in Whanganui, New Zealand, seeks Support Workers to assist individuals with complex behavioural and medical needs, helping manage emotions and health-related challenges while promoting safety and positive behaviour.

You will support people to develop independence and daily living skills, with daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts. No prior health sector experience is required, as full training and orientation are provided to eager learners.