[ref. y48570300] Oamaru - Part-Time Support Worker – Tai Tapu/Banks Pen.

We welcome applications from those living in the Tai Tapu and/or Banks Peninsula (Little River and Akaroa) area, as this role is focused on supporting clients locally.

An opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact within your own community—providing care where it matters most, close to home.

Please apply on this link: https://phoenixhealthcare.bamboohr.com/careers/63?source=aWQ9MjU%3D

Who We Are | Ko Wai Matou

Phoenix Healthcare is dedicated to creating meaningful changes in the lives of those we support. By adopting a comprehensive and patient-focused approach, we guarantee that each person receives individualised, high-quality care that genuinely affects and improves their well-being.

Additionally, we are committed to providing our support workers with the tools and trainings they need to succeed for a meaningful journey being Phoenix's healthcare providers.

www.phoenixhealthcare.co.nz

What does a Support Worker do?

You will be supporting clients within Banks Peninsula with a range of everyday needs, guided by their individual care plan. Your tasks may include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Personal Care and Daily Living Assistance: You will assist with transfers, personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation.
• Medication: Medication Prompting and Mediation Administration
• Household Tasks: You will perform housekeeping duties including bed making, laundry, drying the shower, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the client you support.
• Shopping and Errands: You will assist with grocery shopping
• Bowel Management and Catheter Management

This is at least 18 rostered hours per week (excluding the time travel) so there is plenty of opportunity for you to have extra income!

Shifts run across both mornings and evenings throughout the week to ensure our clients receive consistent care and support. While the schedule below shows current shift options in Little River and Akaroa, we do ask that you are available for at least one weekend day to help us maintain reliable support for our clients.

Little River

Monday to Sunday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

10:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Akaroa

Monday to Sunday: 7:00 am – 8:30 am

10:00 am – 11:00 am

What's In It for You | He aha te hua mau

When you join us, it comes along with the following benefits:

• Competitive pay between $23.38 and $29.10 per hour, reflecting your mahi and dedication.
• Reimbursement for travel between clients.
• Be paid time and a half when working on Public Holidays and a day in lieu.
• Earn your recognized NZQA qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
• Client specific trainings from our dedicated Support Worker Trainer to equip you with the skills needed to meet your clients’ needs.
• 1:1 Buddy Coordinator by your side, helping you build your roster and settle into your role with confidence and care.

-Enjoy a favorable staff-to-person ratio, facilitating more personalised support

• Minimum Level 2 in Health and Wellbeing qualification or its equivalent from another country is beneficial but not necessary.
• Full NZ Driver's License
• A reliable vehicle of your own
• A valid and current Basic First Aid Certificate is required. If you do not have one, you must provide evidence of a confirmed booking before starting employment.

-Candidates must be able to pass a Police Check or undergo vetting. To fast-track your application, simply request a copy of your recent Police Vetting Result from your current or past employer. This will help speed up your hiring process!

Join us in fostering a culture where every life is not just supported but lived to its fullest potential.

We are eager to hear from you and will be reviewing application as they come in, so please do not hesitate to apply today!

Please note that the 90-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who has not previously worked for Phoenix Healthcare Group.