Healthcare And Medical, Auckland

Healthcare And Medical Jobs in Auckland

Geneva Healthcare

Support Worker

  • Posted 4d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland


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 Northshore. This is more than just a job; you will be providing invaluable support.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You will have the ability to work one on one of our clients, to ensure they live their best life possible. Our client is of very high needs and commitment to the shifts is vital due to the complexity of cares. They need assistance with daily chores, personal care, meal prep and supervised meal intake and activities.

Requirements:

  • Assist clients with personal cares, showering, feeding and medication oversight.
  • Basic household duties and meal preparation Confident to handle cares independently.
  • Competency in emergency management.
  • Must be eligible to work in NZ.
  • Must have a clean and valid NZ driving licence.
  • Subject to clean police clearance check.
  • Training will be provided.
  • Must be able to work on all days of week.


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.
  • Free work phone.
  • Travel reimbursement between your clients.
  • Subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance.


Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Since 1996, we’ve been supporting New Zealanders to live their best life and thrive by keeping well, living independently and staying connected with their community.

We are part of the largest network of healthcare service providers working closely with the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards, Ministry of Social Development, and with ACC as a preferred national provider.

Please upload your updated CV by clicking on the apply button or call Bhagya on 0800 266 577 ext. 89215 for a confidential chat.


Hard Skills Required

  • Personal Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Medication Oversight
  • Household Duties
  • Emergency Management

Soft Skills Required

  • Empathy
  • Communication
  • Organizational
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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