We are currently looking for experienced Support Workers to work with our client based in Papakura. Due to the intimate nature of the cares, we are looking for someone who has worked in a hospital environment and with children in the past. Our client has epilepsy, is tube fed, and has visual impairiments . Due to the complexity of the cares, commitment to the shifts is vital.
This is a role where no two days are the same. You will have the ability to work one on one with our clients, to ensure they live their best life possible.
Requirements:
Previous experience handling children
Compentency in emergency management
Competency in epilepsy management
Compentency in tube feeding
Compentency in suctioning
Child specific First Aid
Assisting clients with personal cares
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
Healthcare qualification of Level 3 or above
Training will be provided
Tasks:
Suctioning, NGT feeding and Monitor oxygen level
Bathing, feeding & developmental therapies.
Mobility, positioning, grooming, and home help.
Shifts:
Wakeover Shift Friday to Sunday 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
*with an opportunity to pick up more shifts.
As a SupportWorker you will have the following attributes:
Willingness to learn new skills.
Promote independence in the home.
Mobility assistance.
Create a direct meaningful impact on the lives of people in the community.
Bring in your commitment, compassion and your communication skills.
What we can offer you:
Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
Free EAP service anytime you might need counselling support an advice
Free mobile 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 Juhi on 0800 266 577 ext. 82971 for a confidential chat.
