Support Worker – Kaiawhina, Flat Bush

Te Roopu Taurima; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Care & Support Worker to join their compassionate team. This role is essential in providing high-level 1:1 care to individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives. You will assist with personal hygiene, household tasks, and medication administration, while also supporting their independence. The ideal candidate will possess empathy, strong listening skills, and a solution-focused approach. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are physically fit, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is desirable.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and support their needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, cooking, and household tasks.
• Administer medication and drive to appointments.

Skills

Empathy

Listening Skills

Physical Fitness

Problem-solving

Education

Qualification in Health and Wellbeing

Community Support Qualification

Mental Health Qualification

Job description

Care & Support Worker – Kaiawhina, Flat Bush

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are seeking a dedicated care and support worker to join our professional team. The role involves supporting both male and female Tangata (Care recipients) with intellectual disabilities, providing high-level 1:1 care to assist them on their rehabilitation journey. Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with physical and personal care to ensure good hygiene, such as washing and showering.
2. Supporting with cooking, household cleaning, and maintenance to keep the home safe and healthy.
3. Administering medication.
4. Driving to appointments, gym classes, and supermarkets.
5. Performing various duties to support their independent lifestyle.

It is important that you can work on a rotating roster including weekends. The shifts are:

• 7am - 3pm
• 1pm - 9pm
• 3pm - 11pm (sleepover)

Ko wai koe | About You

This role is unique and vital to the care of our Tangata. You should be able to work well with different people, as our Tangata lead active lifestyles. Key qualities include:

• Qualification in health and wellbeing, community support, mental health, or disability sectors is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Confidence, practicality, and good listening skills to address the needs of Tangata.
• Previous experience in personal care is desirable.
• A solution-focused and empathetic approach to interactions.
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift and be on your feet most of the day.

Please note:

• A full, clean Class 1 driver’s license with no restrictions is mandatory.
• You must reside in and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for at least 18 months.

Mō mātou | About Us

Te Whariki Whakaruruhau is the Te Roopu Taurima model of service that values the intrinsic worth and relationships of Tangata (Care recipients), their whanau (Family), and kaimahi (Staff). As a kaupapa Māori service, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of Tangata by providing a caring environment based on Māori values of respect and whanau. Our philosophy of accepting and valuing all cultural practices makes us inclusive to people of diverse ethnicities.