Support Worker Jobs - Wairarapa

Care on Call; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

Lower Hutt office

Training resources

NZQA qualifications

Free flu vaccinations

Smartphone provided

Competitive hourly rates

Annual leave

Sick leave

KiwiSaver

Induction training

Job summary

Care on Call is seeking compassionate caregivers to support clients in the community between Masterton and Featherston. You will assist with personal cares, light housekeeping, driving clients to activities, and social engagement as part of a caring team.

Applicants should have a Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent), reliable transport and a current, clean full driver’s licence. Regular availability and a friendly, proactive approach are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous caregiver/support worker experience with similar clients preferred.
• Excellent communication and community skills.
• Reliable, punctual and honest with a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal cares (showering, toileting, dressing).
• Assist with passive exercises and stretches.
• Help with housework and meal preparation.
• Drive clients to appointments, work meetings and community events.

Skills

Great communication

Reliable

Flexible availability

Initiative

Humour

Education

Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification

Job description

Care on Call is passionate about supporting people in the community and we take pride in the personalised service we deliver to clients and the staff we work with.

We have clients needing some help around their home, companionship and support with their daily activities between Masterton and Featherston.

We are looking for the cream of the crop caregivers/support workers who can empower our clients and help them achieve their goals. It would be desirable if you had previous experience working in a community, residential, aged care or rehab setting.

You will join an existing supportive and caring team who look after our clients with their daily tasks, social activities and work commitments.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Personal cares (showering, toileting, dressing)
• Passive exercises and stretches
• House work and meal preparation
• Driving client’s in their vehicle to get to appointments, work meetings and community/social events

We believe in providing consistency of care and are ideally looking for people who can regularly do 2-5 shifts/week over a 7-day period, including some weekends (although not necessarily every weekend) .

To match well with our clients you will need to be a special kind of person. One that has initiative, gets on well with others, is able to adapt to various situations and settings, can follow set processes and tasks, is proactive, has a ‘can do’ attitude and has great community skills.

Additional requirements

• Great communication skills
• A minimum of a Level 2 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent)
• Located in Wairarapa
• Regular availability
• A current, clean full driver’s licence
• Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
• The legal right to work in NZ
• Energetic, initiative, and a good sense of humour
• To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring

What we can offer you:

• 24/7 support and a local office in Lower Hutt
• Access to some of the latest technology and resources available within the healthcare sector
• Great hourly rates in line with the pay equity settlement
• Annual leave, sick leave and Kiwisaver contributions on top of your hourly rate
• Access to a range of training resources and support to achieve NZQA recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction and personalised client training.
• Free yearly flu vaccinations
• Access to a free mobile smartphone (if required). Some conditions do apply
• A company that values and supports you. We aim to get to know each individual staff member personally so you will never be just a number with us.