Community Support Worker -Mid/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 dedicatedsupport 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: Mid/Far North
Pay rate:$24.13- $30.78 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.
We are looking for someone who would be comfortable covering between the hours of7 am - 11 pm. 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 whanau 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.
