Community Services And Development, Wellington

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Geneva Healthcare

Support Worker

  • Posted 6d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Wellington


Job Description

Geneva Healthcare is a national provider of quality healthcare. We are looking for a Support Worker who is physical fit, strong, positive, caring, and reliable. Someone who has a passion for providing support, guidance and encouragement to look after our clients.

Are you looking for some extra money or are you a student studying towards BN or doing NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or simply looking for some extra hours to fill in your week.

We have a female client with a spinal injury. She requires hoisting from bed to shower and getting dressed, plus personal cares, meal preparation and home cares.

Hours are:

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 8.00am to 11.00am
  • Monday to Friday, 7.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Plus, we have other clients you can service within your region and availability to work.


We offer …

  • Free mobile phone
  • Free uniform
  • Great hourly rates starting from $23.38 to $29.10 dependant on qualifications.
  • Plus paid travel allowance
  • Extra $2.00 weekend allowance (conditions apply)
  • A minimum of ten guaranteed hours offered.
  • Free ongoing training towards NZQA qualifications
  • Free EAP services anytime
  • $50 Refer a friend voucher (conditions apply)
  • Must have: Restricted or full drivers licence, own reliable car, and be a NZ citizen or permanent resident of NZ.


If you meet these criteria, then we want you, and we want you NOW! So don’t delay, get your fingertips tapping that keyboard and apply now to make a difference in someone’s life.

# Only apply if you live within this region of Wellington, New Zealand.

For further information about Geneva Healthcare; check out our website, www.genevahealth.com


Hard Skills Required

  • Personal Care Skills
  • Emergency Management
  • Basic Healthcare Knowledge

Soft Skills Required

  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Communication Skills
  • Reliability and Commitment

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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