Support worker-Wanaka(Casual / Holiday Season)

New Zealand Health Group; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Wanaka is seeking casual Support Workers for the holiday period to help clients with daily living and personal goals. You will assist clients at home and in the community, following care plans and providing practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities include meal prep, outings, helping with medication, personal care, and home management. NZQA qualifications and a valid NZ driver's licence are beneficial; Nov–Feb availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Availability Nov to Feb is a must.
• Attitude: desire to help and support others.
• Experience in healthcare or care-giving is advantageous.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous.
• Most positions require a full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to live independently at home and in the community.
• Follow a care plan and provide practical and emotional support.
• Meal preparation, outings, medication assistance, personal cares, home management.

Skills

Meal prep

Community outings

Medication administration

Personal care

Home management

Job description

• Support worker-Wanaka(Casual / Holiday Season)

Support worker-Wanaka(Casual / Holiday Season)

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 looking forCasualSupport Workers from Wanakato assist clients with daily living and personal goals during Holiday period.

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

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?

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

At HealthCare New Zealand, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about what you do and are interested in exploring a rewarding career with us, then we would love to hear from you!

You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and a willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks in order to be considered for this position.