You will be supporting a client in their own home based in Belfast. You will be part of a small team responsible for all aspects of the client's personal cares including but not limited to Tracheostomy cares, suctioning and medications. Support staff will also be responsible for household management which will include housework and completing laundry. The client has a dog, so staff will also need to be good with dogs.
You will help empower this client to access their community, and achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain injury. Our client is seeking an exceptional team with the opportunity for a genuine and authentic connection to develop over time.
This permanent part-time role requires an exceptionally flexible person, as the role is not a fixed roster and will require working across a combination of Weekends, Weekdays, AM, PM, Sleepovers and occasional Wakeovers. The successful candidate will be covering staff on leave, hence the need to be flexible.
Ka whakahere mātau kī a koe - What we offer
* Full training and support
* Competitive Pay rate depending on your qualifications and experience
* The opportunity to further develop your role within a caring profession
* A friendly team focussed work environment
* Work that values you
* Staff Discounts
* Easy access to on-road parking
Ko wai koe - About You
* Able to communicate effectively
* Reliable
* Have a keen interest in helping others
* Be able to work in partnership with our clients
* Be able to maximise the independence of our clients whilst encouraging choice, initiation, and participation in activities
* Have the ability to demonstrate efficient time management and the ability to work autonomously and be part of a team
* Have a full driver's licence
* Willing to work within the mission, vision, and values of the organisation
* Previous experience of support work and working with people with disabilities would be advantageous
We are an independent, charitable organisation driven to help our clients achieve independence, inclusion, and quality of life after a brain injury. Through a full continuum of assessment, rehabilitation and support services delivered when and where they are needed, our highly skilled interdisciplinary team work with our clients and their families/whanau to develop individualised strategies that equip them to find new pathways through life.
To view the position description please go to: https://careers.lfbit.co.nz
If you are interested in this opportunity we would love to hear from you.
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