Paeroa - Support worker jobs in Waihi/Paeroa
- Rewarding one-on-one support with clients in their own homes
- Supporting people with complex needs through to home help/housework
Care on Call is passionate about supporting people in the community and we take pride in the personalised service we deliver to clients and the staff we work with.
We have clients needing some help around their home, companionship and support with their daily activities between Paeroa and Waihi.
We are looking for the cream of the crop caregivers/support workers who can empower our clients and help them achieve their goals. It would be desirable if you had previous experience working in a community, residential, aged care or rehab setting.
You will join an existing supportive and caring team who look after our clients with their daily tasks, social activities and work commitments. This includes but is not limited to:
- Personal cares (showering, toileting, dressing)
- Passive exercises and stretches
- House work and meal preparation
- Driving client's in their vehicle to get to appointments, work meetings and community/social events
We believe in providing consistency of care and are ideally looking for people who can regularly do 2-5 shifts/week over a 7-day period, including some weekends (although not necessarily every weekend) .
To match well with our clients you will need to be a special kind of person. One that has initiative, gets on well with others, is able to adapt to various situations and settings, can follow set processes and tasks, is proactive, has a 'can do' attitude and has great community skills.
Additional requirements- Great communication skills
- Located near Paeroa/Waihi
- Availability in the mornings (6am - 8am)
- A current, clean full driver's licence
- Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
- The legal right to work in NZ
- Energetic, initiative, and a good sense of humour
- To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring
What we can offer you:
- 24/7 support and a local office and a local Manager (we're in the mount)
- Access to some of the latest technology and resources available within the healthcare sector
- Great hourly rates in line with the pay equity settlement
- Annual leave, sick leave and Kiwisaver contributions on top of your hourly rate
- Access to a range of training resources and support to achieve NZQA recognised qualifications
- Comprehensive induction and personalised client training.
- Free yearly flu vaccinations
- Access to a free mobile smartphone (if required). Some conditions do apply
- A company that values and supports you. We aim to get to know each individual staff member personally so you will never be just a number with us.
We look forward to receiving your application!