Support Worker | Dunedin

We’re committed to providing exceptional support services for our clients and looking for an experienced, flexible and outgoing Support Worker to join our team to work with one of our Young Adult clients having Autism and Al Exposure Sodium Valporate Teratogen, based in Dunedin.

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with unique needs contributing to their overall wellbeing to lead fulfilling lives.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification in Healthcare, disability support or related field
• Proficient in delivering high quality personal care and home help support
• Own transport with a clean and valid Restricted/Full driver’s license
• Legitimate NZ work rights
• A clean Police check
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
• Professionally presentable and adaptable
• Proactive in managing client’s daily tasks
• Previous experience in paediatric and hoist handling
• Competency in PEG Feed

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily tasks such as personal care, bathing, PEG feeding
• Managing household tasks, general home help, meal preparation, community outing, school pick-ups, mobility and grooming
• Usage of hoist equipment correctly and efficiently

What we can offer you:

• Great hourly rates aligned with Pay Equity starting from $23.38 to $29.10
• Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
• Free Umbrella services anytime you might need counselling support an advice
• Free work mobile phone
• Travel reimbursement between your clients
• Subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Training will be provided

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 note potentially this is a casual role December to January, but if the candidate is a good fit, it would be an on-going position. Please submit your application, including your updated CV and cover letter or call Mehrose Iqbal on 0800 266 577 ext. 89814 for a confidential chat.