Support Worker, New Zealand

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Geneva Healthcare

Support Worker

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

Waipu


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 client based in Waipu. This is more than just a job; you will be providing invaluable support

In this role, 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:

  • Basic household duties and meal preparation.
  • Confident to handle cares independently.
  • Competency in emergency management.
  • Assist clients with personal cares, showering, feeding and medication oversight
  • Must be eligible to work in NZ.
  • Healthcare qualification of Level 2 or above.
  • Must have a clean and valid NZ driving licence.
  • Subject to clean police clearance check.
  • Training will be provided.


Timings:

Monday to Sunday – Mornings and Evenings (Candidate must be flexibe with the shift timings)

*with an opportunity to pick up more shift

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.
  • 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 Helly on 0800 266 577 ext. 89290 for a confidential chat.

Reference: #852000swha


Hard Skills Required

  • Personal Care and Healthcare Knowledge
  • Medication Administration
  • Home Help and Maintenance

Soft Skills Required

  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Communication Skills
  • Adaptability and Problem-Solving

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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