Support Worker at Healthcare of New Zealand

At NZcommunity living our services reflect our belief that all New Zealanders deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

Our values of respect support and excellence are central to everything we do at NZCommunity Living. They shape and drive our behaviour along with our relationships with colleagues, partners, stakeholders and of course the people we support and their whānau.

We are currently seeking a part time support workers in Morrinsville to support our clients who have a physical or intellectual disability.

This position includes personal cares, showering, bathing, personal hygiene and cooking. Assisting with our clients on day to day things they can not do on their own.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga

Our Support Workers assist people who access our services to live as independently as possible, in their community. Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 cover with responsibilities including aiding with personal care, community outings, integration, and other aspects of daily living – enabling our clients to be as independent as possible.

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

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 and offer a rate of $22.70 to $28.25 per hour, with the opportunity to progress once you have completed our fully funded NZQA training and qualifications.

• Earn a competitive pay rate between $22.70 up to $28.25 per hour
• Variety of shifts
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing
• Employee assistance programme service anytime you need health and welling support

What you will bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

You will be somebody who really thrives off helping others and who is committed to upholding high standards of care. Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests. Having experience with disability is an advantage however not essential.

• A desire to support our people to learn new skills and achieve outcomes
• Prior experience supporting others with aspects of daily living, preferably those living with intellectual or physical disabilities
• Full driver’s licence and confidence to safely transport passengers in our disability vans (training provided)
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends

At N, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, and reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about providing support to a wide range of people and think you would like a career with NZCommunity living then we would like to hear from you!

The right to work in NZ and willingness to undergo Police Vetting and additional Vulnerable Children Safety checking are essential to be considered for this position

Location : Hamilton, Waikato

Application Deadline :20 Oct 2023

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE JOB ROLE  

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