Community Support Worker -Far North

Are you resilient, energetic and conscientious?

 

Do you have an interest in supporting people with health-related issues or a disability?

 

If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with people we support to help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!

 

About the Position | Te Mahi

Currently we are looking for dedicated support workers to assist our service across Northland region.

Support work is fun, people-facing, challenging, and very rewarding, and it is also a deeply empathetic journey. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support, led by the people you will be supporting. 

 

Responsibilities may Include: 

·         Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)

·         Assisting with household management and meal preparation

·         Supporting exercise programmes

·         Assisting with accessing the community 

·         Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter cares

·         Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers

·         Medication support

 

Job Location: Pukenui, Kaitaia, Karikari, Coopers Beach/Mangonui

 

Pay rate:$25.22- $31.40 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).

 

Employment Type: Permanent

We offer a range of employment opportunities including part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

 

Hours of work: Full-time (30+ Hours) or Part-time (Up to 29 Hours)

 

Days of Work:  As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.

 

About you | He momo

You are a calm but confident-natured individual who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges of our service users. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.

 

The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

·         Ideally, prior personal care experience is preferred in rest home and/or in the community

·         Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury

·         Access to a car and ability to drive independently (a valid NZ Full Driver's License is a must)

·         Flexibility to travel anywhere in Northland

·         Flexibility to work on a rotating roster

·         Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must.

 

Benefits | Ki te huanga

·         Flexible hours

·         Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules

·         Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services

·         Free Flu vaccinations

·         Refer a friend programme

 

The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga

Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want.

We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication — values that shape everything we do.

 

Hiahia | Interested?

Contact us even if you do not have a qualification as we are looking for people who are willing to learn, and who will be reliable and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate how you will travel between people we support, we are happy to talk about the opportunities, we may have for you.