Support Worker | Westport

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in the West Coast region is seeking compassionate Support Workers to cover annual and sick leave. You will work under a Registered Health Professional to provide safe, high-quality and culturally respectful support that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You will help clients remain active in their own care, follow individual care plans, and collaborate with whānau and health professionals to improve outcomes in a culturally safe environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy, caring and respectful interactions with clients.
• Reliable and dependable performance in a care setting.
• Commitment to culturally safe, mana-enhancing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality support in line with individual care plans.
• Support clients in a respectful, culturally safe and mana-enhancing way.
• Encourage independence and participation in daily activities.
• Promote dignity, choice and quality of life.
• Follow care plans, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with health professionals, clients and whānau.
• Use technology for communication and service administration.
• Participate in ongoing training and skills development.
• Identify barriers to access and improve client outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Community focus

Communication

Independence

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Coast - Westport and surroundsCasual position to cover annual leave and sick leaveHealth New Zealand is firmly grounded in the principles ofTe Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that servesall New Zealanders.Make a meaningful difference by supporting people to livewell, age well and remain connected to their communities.We are looking for compassionate and reliable SupportWorkers to join our team. Working under the direction of a Registered HealthProfessional, you will provide safe, high-quality and culturally respectfulsupport that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will play an important part inhelping people remain active participants in their own care and continue livingfulfilling lives within their communities.Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing safe, high-quality support in line with individual care plans
• Supporting clients in a respectful, culturally safe and mana-enhancing way
• Encouraging independence and participation in everyday activities
• Promoting dignity, choice and quality of life
• Following care plans, policies and organisational procedures
• Working collaboratively with health professionals, clients and their whānau
• Using technology effectively for communication and service administration
• Participating in ongoing training and skills development
• Identifying barriers and opportunities to improve access, experience and outcomes for clients
• Contributing to inclusive, responsive and effective service delivery
• Undertaking other reasonable duties as agreed with your manager

About you

We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate aboutsupporting people and making a positive difference in their lives.You will be:

• Empathetic, caring and respectful
• Reliable and dependable
• Passionate about helping people live fulfilling and independent lives in their communities
• Committed to cultural safety, dignity and mana-enhancing care
• A good communicator who builds positive relationships with clients, whānau and colleagues
• Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team
• Comfortable using Microsoft applications and other technology
• Willing to learn and develop your skills

What you'll need

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2), or a willingness to undertake this qualification with support to progress through Level 3 and potentially Level 4
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence
• Competency with Microsoft applications and similar software
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• It would be an advantage if you havePrevious caregiving or support work experience in the community, hospital or aged-care environment
• Experience supporting people with complex or changing needs
• An understanding of person-centred care and the importance of supporting people to maintain their independence

Join us

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine differencein the lives of people in our communities.If you are caring, dependable and passionate about helpingpeople live well and maintain their independence, we would love to hear fromyou.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.

We welcome applications

We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.