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Supported Independent Living - Horowhenua

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

Levin

Salary

$23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

Job Description

Benefits:

  • An excellent working environment and a great team atmosphere
  • You will earn between $23.38 - $29.10 per hour, depending on qualification
  • Rewarding work where you can make a positive difference to the people you support and the wider community
  • Extensive on-boarding and ongoing training including study funded by MASH Trust.
  • Study days and MASH Day
  • Career growth and advancement
  • Free yearly flu vaccinations


MASH Trust are a leading provider of disability, mental health, and addiction services. We have services throughout the lower North Island with over 550 staff and volunteers. As a learning organisation we offer funded Health & Wellbeing qualifications and study days to support you with your learning.

We work as one team, empowering each other to promote community inclusion and self-determination for those we walk alongside.

About the Role:

Supporting people in the Horowhenua Region to achieve their goals and aspirations, through enabling independence and providing support where needed. Each client will require an individualised level of support and care requirements, and you may support them with any of the following.

  • Personal Cares and/or Basic Home Management
  • Medication Administration and/or Monitoring
  • Grocery Shopping and/or Meal Preparation
  • Community Engagement and Socialisation
  • Support and/or Advocacy to Appointments
  • Helping people achieve their Goals and Aspirations


The Position - This position is part time working 38 hours per fortnight - plus the ability to extend hours in the future!

Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am - 1pm & Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am - 1pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5.30pm - 6.30pm & Saturday, Sunday 11am - 2pm & 5.30pm - 6.30pm

On Call: As Rostered (with paid retainer) - no more than 7 nights per fortnight

Skills and Experience:

  • Lived or work experience caring for others
  • A passion for people, be patient, friendly and kind
  • The ability to understand, communicate and connect with a variety of people and their whanau
  • Professionalism, honesty, and be a reliable team player with a flexible approach
  • Full NZ Driver License and reliable personal transport
  • Willingness to work every second weekend and flexibility to cover shifts by agreement
  • The right to work in New Zealand
  • A NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing or commitment to working towards a qualification funded by MASH Trust
  • An understanding of Enabling Good Lives principles and Whanau Ora is advantageous
  • MASH Trust is not an accredited Employer and therefore cannot use The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) Process.


This role may close earlier if the right applicants are found.

Hard Skills Required

  • Personal Care & Home Management
  • Medication Administration & Monitoring
  • Health & Wellbeing Qualification
  • Knowledge of Enabling Good Lives (EGL) & Whānau Ora Principles
  • Driving & Transportation

Soft Skills Required

  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Communication
  • Reliability
  • Problem-Solving
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