Community Support Worker

February 26, 2024

Healthvision NZ Ltd

Palmerston North

OTHER

Community Support Worker - Manawatu & Whanganui

Description

The rewarding role of a Community Support Worker includes (Job Responsibilities):

Assisting the client with personal cares home help shopping assistance and meal preps
Supporting exercise programmes
Moving and handling using hoists and manual transfers
Assisting the client to access the community

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.
Pay Band: $22.49 - $28.25 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement by the Ministry of Health – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity)
Job Location - Manawatu/ Whanganui
Employment Type: Permanent (30+ Hours) or Part-Time (Up to 29 Hours)
We offer:

Competitive Hourly Rates {$22.49 - $28.25 per hour (Based on Pay Equity)}
Flexible hours
Travel allowance as per In between travel policy (MOH guidelines)
Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications
Paid Competency Trainings
Free EAP (Employer Assistance Programme) Services
Special Rates for Complex Clients based on employer discretion

The ideal candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

Experience in personal cares is required.
Experience in Complex Cares (Bowel and SPC Cares) and Challenging Behaviours would be preferred
A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be an advantage however someone looking at making a career in the Healthcare Industry would also be considered for this role
Access to your own car and a Full Driver’s License is a requirement of the role (as this is community based work)
Flexibility to work on a roster (including weekends)
Great communication skills
Legal rights to work in New Zealand

About Us: Healthvision is a lead provider of Specialist Homecare Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand.
We are a company who is passionate about well-being working closely with our clients families and whanau to wrap around the quality care they need to live life the way they want to and to maximize their independence. Our aim at Healthvision is to make a positive difference to the lives of others.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available