Casual Home Support Workers | Ashburton Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Business Hours  - between 0700 - 2000 Monday to Sunday.
• Casual Hours - 0FTE
• Location  - Ashburton Hospital, Ashburton.
• Salary  - ($ based on 1.0 FTE] Band | Range: $57,429 - Based on the E tū Support Services collective agreement
• Note - A current and full driver - s license with reliable transport (essential).

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Home Support Services deliver personal and domestic services to people in the local community which enable people to remain living independently in their own homes.

We are looking to fill casual positions, based in mid-Canterbury. This is a 7 day week service and requires availability to work from 0700 - 2000 hours across the whole of the Ashburton District.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting clients with personal cares & household management;
• Tailoring care to each client and their individual care plans;
• Appropriately documenting any changes in a client - s condition or circumstances.

Skills and Experience

• Current full drivers - licence - this is essential to complete the role;
• Physically fit & with the ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Honest and trustworthy with the ability to build and nurture professional relationships;
• Strong organisational and time management skills;
• Previous experience would be preferred but is not necessary as full training is provided
  

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 30th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at Natalie.Gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.