Community Services And Development, Auckland

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Geneva Healthcare

Support Worker

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Beachlands


Job Description

Do you enjoy supporting others to lead fulfilling and independent lives? Are you wanting a job close to home? Apply now!

Geneva Healthcare is currently looking for Support Workers who are energetic, willing to learn, and have a caring, fun, and compassionate nature, to assist our clients based in Beachlands/Maraetai. This is more than just a job; you will be providing invaluable support.

Requirements:

  • Confident to handle cares independently.
  • Must have a clean and valid NZ driving licence.
  • Must be eligible to work in NZ.
  • Subject to clean police clearance check
  • Able to commit to the shifts


Tasks:

  • High- and low-level Personal care
  • Showering assistance
  • Home help


Immediate Shifts to start with:

Must be flexible with the work timings.
*Candidate must be flexible to starting slightly earlier or later/longer hours

What we can offer you:

  • Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
  • We provide support services through umbrella anytime you might need counselling support advice.
  • Ongoing support provided by a dedicated career coach for your career growth.
  • Travel reimbursement between your clients
  • Subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • Free mobile phone


Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Geneva Healthcare is a healthcare organisation that works closely with ACC, the Ministry of Health and DHBs to provide personalised care to clients in their own homes and to assist them in achieving the best quality of life.

Please upload your updated CV by clicking on the apply button or call Rosminna on 0800 266 577 ext.89270 for a confidential chat.


Hard Skills Required

  • Personal Care Skills
  • Emergency Management
  • Basic Healthcare Knowledge

Soft Skills Required

  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Communication Skills
  • Reliability and Commitment

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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