Support Worker – Kaiwaka

We’re committed to providing exceptional support services for our clients and looking for an experienced, empathetic and outgoing Support Worker to join our team.

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.

Due to the complexity of the cares, commitment to the shifts is vital.

Requirements:

• Qulaification in Healthcare/ diability support or related field
• Experience with Hoist
• 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 – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

*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 clients and ferry tarnsport covered
• 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 Helly on 0800 266 577 ext. 89290 for a confidential chat.