Support Worker | Whanganui

We’re seeking Support Workers with a gentle and loving personality who are comfortable around Dogs and can work one-on-one with clients to support their individual needs and goals in Whanganui Region. As a Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our clients’ lives, supporting them to live their best life possible.

Key Requirements for Support Worker:

• Assist clients with personal cares
• Ability to handle cares independently and confidently
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours
• Must have a clean and valid NZ driving licence
• Must be eligible to work in NZ
• Subject to clean police clearance check
• Able to commit to the shifts
• Healthcare qualification of Level 3 or above
• Training will be provided
• Competency in emergency management

Tasks:

• Personal cares including showering, dressing & toileting.
• Feeding breakfast and lunch.
• Mobility, positioning, grooming, and home help.
• Meal preparation, assisting with passive exercise.
• Changing Catheter Bag
• Transfer through hoist

Shifts:

Available shift Timings

Monday: 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM / 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM / 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Tuesday: 7.00 AM to 9.00 AM / 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM / 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Wednesday: 7.00 AM to 10.30 AM / 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM / 3.30 PM to 4.30 PM / 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Thursday: 7.00 AM to 8.00 AM / 12.00 PM to 1.00 PM / 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Friday: 7.00 AM to 10.30 AM / 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM
Saturday: 7.00 AM to 9.30 AM / 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM / 8.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Sunday: 7.00 AM to 9.00AM / 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM / 8.00 PM to 9.00 PM

*With an opportunity to pick up more shifts.

As a Support Worker you will have the following attributes:

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Promote independence in the home.
• Mobility assistance.
• Create a direct meaningful impact on the lives of people in the community.
• Bring in your commitment, compassion and your communication skills.

What we can offer you:

• Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing
• We provide support services through umbrella anytime you might need counselling support advice.
• Free mobile phone
• Travel reimbursement between your clients.
• Subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance

Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Since 1996, we’ve been supporting New Zealanders to live their best life and thrive by keeping well, living independently, and staying connected with their community.

We are part of the largest network of healthcare service providers working closely with the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards, Ministry of Social Development, and with ACC as a preferred national provider.

Please upload your updated CV by clicking on the apply button or call Juhi on 0800 266 577 ext. 89271 for a confidential chat.