Support Worker | Whanganui

Whanganui, NZ Permanent

We are currently looking for experienced Support Workers to work with our client based in Whanganui. Due to the intimate nature of the cares, we are looking for someone who has experienced in taking care of other people like elderly, children, or disabled patients. Our client is unable to take care of themselves and hence need support with their daily routines. Due to the complexity of the cares, commitment to the shifts is vital.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You will have the ability to work one on one with our clients, to ensure they live their best life possible.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience handling elderly, children, or disabled patients.
  • Competency in emergency management.
  • Assisting clients with personal cares
  • Confident to handle cares independently.
  • 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.
  • Training will be provided.

Tasks:

  • Personal cares, meal preparation, assisting with medication if required.
  • Bathing, feeding & developmental therapies.
  • Mobility, positioning, grooming, and home help.

Shifts:

Tuesday to Sunday 8.00am-5.00pm / 8.00am-8.00pm

*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.
  • Free EAP service anytime you might need counselling support an 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.

Reference: #852000swjnp
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Support Worker | Whanganui

Whanganui Central, NZ Permanent

Geneva Healthcare is New Zealand’s trusted experts in aged care, illness, injury & disability support. Through our Homecare department our Support Workers can support our client’s recovery in the comfort of their own home.

We are currently searching for a team of 3 Support Workers to help care for our client located at Whanganui. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker to progress their career further, as well as a rewarding role where you will not only make a difference in our client’s life but also their families. You will receive extensive theoretical and practical training for the competencies needed for this role.

If you are willing to travel and have previous experience with hoist or enjoy doing sleepovers, then this is the job for you!

Typical duties:

  • Personal cares (Dressing and showering)
  • Sleepover
  • Must be able to work with hoist, or willing to learn
  • Must be okay with dogs, as client has 2 (which will be put away during cares).

We are looking to fill the following shifts:

  • Friday 9:30pm to 8am
  • Saturday 9:30pm to 8am
  • Availability and flexibility to cover other shifts

Requirements:

  • Healthcare experience is essential
  • Level 2 or 3 Support Worker
  • Must have a clean and valid driver’s license & own transport
  • Must be eligible to work in NZ
  • Have a compatible smartphone – iOS 10+ or higher, or Android 5+ (Don’t have one? You can still apply – we have options available to secure a phone for you with weekly payment options)
  • Subject to clean police clearance check

Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Geneva Healthcare is a healthcare organisation that works closely with ACC, the Ministry of Health and DHBs to provide personalised care to clients in their own homes and to assist them in achieving the best quality of life.

  • FREE EAP service anytime you might need counselling support and advice
  • FREE mobile phone
  • Ongoing support provided by a dedicated career coach for your career growth
  • Travel reimbursement between your clients
  • $2 per hour weekend allowance

Apply NOW if you want to make a difference in people’s lives today!

Submit your CV online by clicking the apply button or call Jag on 0800 266 577 ext. 89822 for further information. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Reference: #852000
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Support Worker | Whanganui

Castlecliff, NZ Permanent

Do you enjoy supporting others to lead fulfilling and independent lives? Are you wanting a job close to home? Apply now!

Geneva Healthcare is currently looking for Support Workers who are energetic, willing to learn, and have a caring, fun, and compassionate nature, to assist clients based in Castlecliff, Whanganui.

This is more than just a job – you will be providing invaluable support.

Clients require assistance with Personal care supervision i.e., assistance with showering and dressing, Meal preparation and Home Help duties.

As a Support Worker you will have the following responsibilities:

  • Assisting clients with personal cares and daily house tasks
  • Have strong communication and commitment to building good working relationships
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Promote independence in the home
  • Mobility assistance

Requirements:

  • Be able to start immediately
  • Be a good communicator, patient, and calm –someone who is genuinely interested in people and can build meaningful relationships
  • Honest, reliable with complete integrity
  • Must have a clean and valid Restricted/Full driver’s license & own transport
  • Must be eligible to work in NZ
  • Subject to clean police clearance check

Immediate Shifts to start with:

  • Monday to Sunday 9am to 9.30am & Monday to Sunday 8.30pm to 9pm
  • Monday to Wed 7pm to 8 pm

*Candidate must be flexible to starting slightly earlier or later/longer hours

Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Geneva Healthcare is a healthcare organisation that works closely with ACC, the Ministry of Health and DHBs to provide personalised care to clients in their own homes and to assist them in achieving the best quality of life.

  • FREE EAP service anytime you might need counselling support and advice
  • FREE mobile phone
  • Ongoing support provided by a dedicated career coach for your career growth
  • Travel reimbursement between your clients
  • $2 per hour weekend allowance

Apply NOW if you want to make a difference in people’s lives today!

Submit your CV online by clicking the apply button or call Jag on 0800 266 577 ext. 89822 for further information. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Reference: #852000
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Support Worker | Whanganui

Whanganui, NZ Permanent

Geneva Healthcare is New Zealand’s trusted experts in aged care, illness, injury & disability support. Through our Homecare department our Support Workers can support our client’s recovery in the comfort of their own home.

We are currently searching for a team of 3 Support Workers to help care for our client located at Whanganui. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker to progress their career further, as well as a rewarding role where you will not only make a difference in our client’s life but also their families. You will receive extensive theoretical and practical training for the competencies needed for this role.

If you are willing to travel and have previous experience with hoist or enjoy doing sleepovers, then this is the job for you!

Typical duties:

  • Personal cares (Dressing and showering)
  • Sleepover
  • Must be able to work with hoist, or willing to learn
  • Must be okay with dogs, as client has 2 (which will be put away during cares).

We are looking to fill the following shifts:

  • Friday 9:30pm to 8am
  • Saturday 9:30pm to 8am
  • Availability and flexibility to cover other shifts

Requirements:

  • Healthcare experience is essential
  • Level 2 or 3 Support Worker
  • Must have a clean and valid driver’s license & own transport
  • Must be eligible to work in NZ
  • Have a compatible smartphone – iOS 10+ or higher, or Android 5+ (Don’t have one? You can still apply – we have options available to secure a phone for you with weekly payment options)
  • Subject to clean police clearance check

Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Geneva Healthcare is a healthcare organisation that works closely with ACC, the Ministry of Health and DHBs to provide personalised care to clients in their own homes and to assist them in achieving the best quality of life.

  • FREE EAP service anytime you might need counselling support and advice
  • FREE mobile phone
  • Ongoing support provided by a dedicated career coach for your career growth
  • Travel reimbursement between your clients
  • $2 per hour weekend allowance

Apply NOW if you want to make a difference in people’s lives today!

Submit your CV online by clicking the apply button or call Jag on 0800 266 577 ext. 89822 for further information. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Reference: #852000
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Support Worker | Whanganui

Whanganui, NZ Permanent

Home Care Support Worker – Whanganui

We’re on the search for a Support Worker available to do sleepovers

Are you open minded, bubbly, caring and have compassion for those that are unable to care or help for themselves? If so, we want to hear from you NOW!

Compassionate duties may include (but not limited to):

  • Personal cares; dressing client, showering, toileting, grooming
  • Must be experienced using the hoist
  • Willing to learn and gain skills and experience

Days and times required:

  • Friday, 9.30pm to 8.00am Saturday
  • Saturday, 9.30pm to 8.00am Sunday

Geneva Healthcare will reward you with:

  • Great hourly rates of pay, minimum of $23.38 to $29.10 per hour depending on qualifications
  • Travel allowance between clients
  • Geneva Healthcare uniforms
  • Free mobile phone
  • Extra $2.00 weekend rate (conditions apply)
  • Guaranteed hours offers – minimum of 10 hours per week
  • Opportunity for a $50 voucher reward when we hire your ‘Refer a friend’
  • Free ongoing training towards NZQA qualifications
  • Free EAP services anytime

Wow all this, you ask? … Yes, but only apply if:

  • You live in the Whanganui region
  • You’re reliable, honest, trustworthy and dependable.
  • Have a reliable vehicle and NZ drivers licence (Restricted or Full)
  • NZ residency or permanent resident of NZ
  • Pass the Police vetting process
  • Access to a computer with Wi-Fi for further on-line learning

Don’t delay, get your fingertips tapping that keyboard and apply now to make a difference in someone else’s life.

For further information check out our website to discover the wonderful world of Geneva Healthcare; www.genevahealth.com.

HEY, do you want to be one of our fabulous GENEVA Healthcare team members?

Reference: #852000swsp
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