Support Worker | Auckland CBD

Support Workers – Auckland CBD

We are currently looking for experienced Support Workers to work with our client based in Auckland CBD. Our client has dystonia, riga fede syndrome, and strabismus. Due to the complexity of the cares, commitment to the shifts is vital.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You will have the ability to work one on one with our clients, to ensure they live their best life possible.

Requirements:

• Qulaification in Healthcare/ diability support or related
• Experience with Hoist
• Experience with / knowledge of reflux, O2 desaturations, suctioning
• Training will be provided.
• Competency in emergency management.
• Assisting clients with personal cares.
• Confident to handle cares independently.
• Must have a clean and valid NZ driving licence.
• Must be eligible to work in NZ.
• Subject to clean police clearance check.
• Able to commit to the shifts.

Tasks:

• Bathing, feeding & developmental therapies, medication.
• Mobility, positioning, grooming, and home help.

Shifts:

• Monday to Sunday flexible

*with an opportunity to pick up more shifts.

As a Support Worker you will have the following attributes:

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Promote independence in the home.
• Mobility assistance.
• Create a direct meaningful impact on the lives of people in the community.
• Bring in your commitment, compassion and your communication skills.

What we can offer you:

• Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
• Free Umbrella services anytime you might need counselling support and advice
• Free mobile work phone
• Travel reimbursement between your clients
• Subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance

Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Since 1996, we’ve been supporting New Zealanders to live their best life and thrive by keeping well, living independently and staying connected with their community.

We are part of the largest network of healthcare service providers working closely with the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards, Ministry of Social Development, and with ACC as a preferred national provider.

Please upload your updated CV by clicking on the apply button or call Jess on 0800 266 577 ext. 89813 for a confidential chat.