Support Worker | Auckland CBD

Support Worker – Auckland CBD

We are currently looking for an experienced Support Worker to work with our client based in Unsworth Heights. Our client has Rasmussens encephalitis, seizures and needs behavioural management. 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:

• MUST have or (complete via our training) First Aid & Medic Competency
• Competency in emergency management.
• Assisting clients with personal cares and oral feeding.
• Constant monitoring.
• 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, personal care, and home help.

Shifts:

• Tuesdays 12pm-2pm at Kindi and Saturday 10am-4pm at pools or beach (open and able to swim) – must be able to work these shifts

*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:

• Freeongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
• FreeUmbrella services anytime you might need counselling support and advice
• Freemobile 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.