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Geneva Healthcare

Support Worker – Medically Fragile Children

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

Cambridge

Job Description

Our client is a young adult who needs a fun-loving support worker to assist her in living her best life. She needs an energetic, competent and organised person with attention to detail to help her achieve her goals; keeping her healthy, learning, communicating with others and provide therapy-based activities, play based learning and community outings. Due to the nature and complexity of cares required, female applicants would be preferred.

Suitable applicants will be able to relate well to children, have a gentle and loving personality.

Requirements of cares but are not limited to:

  • Experience in Clinical Practice Improvement (CPI)
  • Experience with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Experience with handling challenging behaviour
  • Must be Level 4 qualified and experienced support worker
  • 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
  • Training will be provided
  • All vaccinations for COVID-19


Shifts:

Multiple Shifts Available as below:

  • Tuesday Shift: 3.00 AM – 9.00 AM & Evening 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM
  • Wednesday Shift: 3.00 AM – 9.00 AM & Evening 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM
  • Thursday Shift: 3.00 AM – 9.00 AM & Evening 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM
  • Friday Shift: 3.00 AM – 9.00 AM & Evening 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM
  • Saturday Shift: 3.00 AM – 9.00 AM & Evening 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM
  • Sunday Shift: 3.00 AM – 9.00 AM & Evening 4.00 PM – 10.00 PM


As a Support Worker 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.
  • We provide support services through umbrella anytime you might need counselling support some 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. 89271 for a confidential chat.

Desired Soft Skills

  • Clinical Practice Improvement
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Care
  • Challenging Behavior Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Compassion
  • Patience
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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