Job Description
Seeking experienced Kaimahi Hauoras/Homecare Support Workers for our client in Ashburton!
About the Role
As a Support Worker/Kaimahi Hauora, you'll be at the forefront of providing essential support to our client with a spinal cord injury in their home and within the community.
We are looking to fill 6-to-9-hour shifts from Mondays to Thursdays between 9am and 6pm.
What You'll Do
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Assistance with medication, mobility assistance, and daily household duties.
- Build meaningful relationships with Clients/Kiritaki and their whanau/family.
- Work closely with our clinical staff and consultants to ensure high-quality care and effective support.
- Assist our client to access community resources and activities.
What We Offer
- We offer 24/7 Support
- You will be a part of a dedicated team that values Manaakitanga (respect), Mana Motuhake (empowerment), Whanaungatanga (connection), Tohungatanga (expertise), and Ōritetanga (equity).
- Engage in ongoing training and education to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Work in diverse settings and gain experience in various aspects of specialised homecare support.
- Staff benefits: Above pay scale rates, paid travel, in-store discounts, rewards programs, part-funded medical insurance and more!
What We're Looking For
Preferred:
- Previous experience in homecare support
- Strong communication abilities in English
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Respectful, adaptable, proactive, professional, active and trustworthy.
- Understanding of the unique challenges and needs associated with people living with a long term injury or disability
Essential:
- Working towards or already holding a NZQA Level 2 Health and Wellbeing Certificate
- License and Vetting: A full driver's license, a clean police vet result, and satisfactory references.
- The right to work in New Zealand: We are unfortunately not able to sponsor visas at this time.
Ready to make a difference? If you're committed to providing outstanding care and ready to embrace our values, apply now to join the Drake Medox team. Help us build a brighter, more supportive future for those who need it most!
Apply Today!