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Are you resilient, energetic and conscientious? Do you have an interest in supporting people with health‑related issues or a disability? If you are dedicated to building strong, trust‑based relationships with people we support to help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!
About the Position | Te Mahi
Support work is fun, people‑facing, challenging, and very rewarding, and it is also a deeply empathetic journey. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support, led by the people you will be supporting.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)
* Assisting with household management and meal preparation
* Supporting exercise programmes
* Assisting with accessing the community
* Bowel, bladder and catheter cares
* Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers
* Medication support
Job Location: Ashburton
Employment Type: Part Time (Up to 29 Hours)
Days of Work: As this is community‑based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process. The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.
About you | He momo
You are a calm but confident natured individual who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges of service users. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.
The Candidate Would Have (Candidate Pre‑Requisites)
* Ideally prior personal care experience is preferred
* Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury
* A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided)
* Access to a car and ability to drive independently (a full New Zealand Driver’s Licence is a must)
* Flexibility to work on a rotating roster
* Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must
Benefits | Ki te huanga
* Pay Band: $24.13 – $30.78 per hour (based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017)
* Flexible hours
* Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
* Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
* Paid competency trainings
* Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services
* Free flu vaccinations
* Refer a friend programme
The Organisation | Te Whakahaerenga
Healthvision is a family‑owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want. We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wrap‑around in‑home health services that promote independence and wellbeing.
Hiahia | Interested?
Contact us even if you do not have a qualification as we are looking for people who are willing to learn, who will be reliable and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate how you will travel between people we support, we are happy to talk about the opportunities we may have for you.
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