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 may Include: 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 : Oamaru Employment Type: Casual (Cover Shifts) 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 our 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 License 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 - $30.03 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).

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 Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand. We are compassionate, innovative, dedicated and work collaboratively with the communities we support. Enabling people and their whnau.