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 Currently we are looking for dedicated support workers to assist our service across Northland region. 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: Mid/Far North Pay rate: $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). Employment Type: Permanent or casual We offer a range of employment opportunities including casual, part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

Hours of work: Full-time (30 Hours) or 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. We are looking for someone who would be comfortable covering between the hours of 7 am 11 pm.

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 in rest home and/or in the community Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury Access to a car and ability to drive independently (a valid NZ Full Driver's License is a must) A Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification or higher Flexibility to travel anywhere in Northland Flexibility to work on a rotating roster Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must. Benefits | Ki te huanga Flexible hours Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services Free Flu vaccinations Refer a friend programme The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga Healthvisi.