Support Worker- Whanganui

Healthcarenz Limited; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZQA qualifications funded

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking empathetic and passionate Support Workers across Community & Rehabilitation, Disability and Social Services. We offer permanent full-time and part-time roles with flexible rosters to suit your commitments.

You will assist clients to live as independently as possible in their homes and community, following care plans that may include meal preparation, personal cares, medication administration, and home management. A full NZ driver's licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable, although not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and your own reliable transport

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Home management

Skills

Attitude

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

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 for empathetic and passionate Support Workers across our different services including Community & Rehabilitation, Disability and Social Services. Whether you are looking for flexibility around other commitments or would prefer regular rostered shifts, we have a variety of permanent full-time and part-time options on offer.

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?

• Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do!
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable, although not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and your own reliable transport