Support Worker - Permanent Part-Time

St John of God Hauora Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time and full-time shifts

Boost employee discounts

EAP services

Wellbeing program

Friendly, supportive team

Good staff-resident ratios

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust Halswell supports people living with disability in a 60-room residential setting. This role involves compassionate, person-centered care to promote independence, dignity and safety, with access to rehabilitation and therapy services.

As a Support Worker, you will follow care plans, document accurately, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to help residents achieve lifestyle goals and community connections. Training and career development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working in disability support, healthcare or a similar role.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to pick up additional shifts.
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at any level is preferred.
• A current first aid certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to lead engaging and fulfilling lives.
• Follow care plans that enable residents in their health and wellbeing.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to residents' needs during (awake) night shifts.
• Complete accurate documentation and handovers.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities and Rehabilitation Team to support residents to achieve lifestyle goals and community connections.
• Continue to achieve NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate levels with support of your manager and Workforce Development team.

Skills

Disability support experience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Education

NZ Health & Wellbeing certificate (any level)

Job description

Introduction

We are searching for a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Support Worker to join our team supporting people living with disabilities.

Hauora Ability Services Halswell is a residential facility offering hospital level care for people with physical and/or neurological disabilities. For some of our residents we are a home for life, others are more transitional and stay with us for Rehabilitation and Therapy provided by our Multidisciplinary team of therapists. We currently have day shifts available. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centered support to people with disabilities, promoting their independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing.

About The Role

• Support residents to lead engaging and fulfilling lives
• Follow care plans that enable residents in their health and wellbeing
• Monitor and respond appropriately to residents' needs during (awake) night shifts
• Complete accurate documentation and handovers
• Work collaboratively with the Activities and Rehabilitation Team to support residents to achieve lifestyle goals and community connections
• Continue to achieve NZQA Health and Wellbeing Certificate levels with support of your manager and Workforce Development team.

About You

• Experience working in disability support, healthcare or a similar role.
• Existing Work Visa with 2 New Zealand work referees if you are not a NZ Citizen or permanent resident
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and willingness to pick up additional shifts.
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing at any level
• A commitment to maintaining the dignity, privacy and independence of the people you support.

Benefits Of Working At Hauora Ability Services

• Range of part-time and full-time shift options available
• Access to Boost employee discount scheme, EAP Services, and My Everyday Wellbeing
• Work in a friendly, diverse, and supportive team environment
• Good staff to resident ratios where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.

More About Us

Hauora Ability Services Halswell supports people living with disability to lead engaging and fulfilling lives. Our 60-room residential site is situated in attractive grounds with award-winning gardens. The facility has an onsite gym and Rehabilitation and Therapy team, who support residents living in our care. Our services employ over 300 people in Canterbury and Wellington.

At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and sexual identities. St John of God Hauora Trust is a member of Te Uru Tāngata, Centre for Workplace Inclusion.

We very much look forward to meeting you to discuss your future career in care at St John of God Hauora Trust.

Qualifications

• No specific requirements. A National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent (preferred)
• A current first aid certificate may be required.

Experience

• Experience in caring for people with physical and neurological disability in particular but not restricted to traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, and stroke.
• Broad knowledge of infection control guidelines.
• Have a willingness and ability to role model leadership.