April 23, 2024

Nurse Maude

OTHER & FULL TIME

Support Worker

Are you seeking a change of pace? Do you enjoy a hand-on role, working with people? If you are a conscientious, honest individual, with a caring nature, great communication and a passion for helping people, we would love to hear from you!
We are now seeking permanent full time and part time support workers to join our Homecare team in Nelson.
Te Mahi/About the Position
As a Support Worker in Nelson/Richmond, you will be working within the community supporting a variety of individuals to support them to live happy and meaningful lives. A day in this role will see you:

Following a care plan, to provide support with personal care and household duties,
Completing such tasks as assistance with showering, dressing, mobility, medication support, hosiery application; housework and meal preparation supports,
Working autonomously with a wide range of clients in the community,
Using your personal vehicle to drive between scheduled visits,
Representing Nurse Maude in your professional presentation and approach to each client and their Whanau,

Hours of work:

We are seeking employees to work approximately 20 - 40 hours per week.
Operating Monday through Sunday, the successful permanent applicants will be offered guaranteed hours and agreed work times, inclusive of morning, evening, and weekend shifts.
Having availability to work at least alternate weekends is preferred

He momo/About you
To be successful in this position, you will:

Be professional, honest, and reliable.
Be friendly in your approach, passionate about working with people, and providing a high level of care for our clients.
Be fit and able to achieve all tasks associated with the position, including bending, crouching, and long periods of time on your feet.
Hold a full New Zealand driver licence and have your own reliable transport.
Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

As this role works closely with vulnerable clientele and frontline health workers, evidence of 3 covid vaccinations will be requested of all applicants.
Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude
As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities.
Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers
Health Insurance- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research
Hourly rate - Your experience is recognised with competitive rates.

Te Whakahaerenga/The Organisation
Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 400,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.

Ki aro/Interested?
If you are interested in a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. For more information or a confidential conversation, please don't hesitate to contact Michelle on 03 548 4440

Job Details

Reference #

18031

Posted on

07 Oct 2024

Closes on

07 Nov 2024 23:55

Location(s)

Nelson Tasman

Expertise

Support Worker

Job level(s)