Childcare : 'Be the Big Help for the Little Chap' - Whangarei

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Be the Big Help for the Little Chap & a Massive Help to his devoted family’

Experienced Childcare Support Assistant - Calm, Compassionate & Caring!

Location: Kerikeri, Mid North
Employment Type: Long-term, includes Wakeovers,

Wages: $23.50 - $29.10 per hour depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

A warm, family-oriented household is seeking a dedicated, nurturing individual to provide exceptional care for their 23-month-old child with complex medical needs. This role combines childcare, medical assistance, and general household support.

Wishlist of Skills and Experience:
  • Female caregiver preferred
  • Physically fit and able to assist with daily care and outings
  • Full clean driver's license and reliable vehicle
  • Medical experience in nursing, healthcare assistant (HCA), pharmacy, physiotherapy, or similar desirable
  • Organised, reliable, and able to exercise common sense in dynamic situations
  • Excellent communication and comprehension skills
  • Non-smoking/vaping environment
  • Knowledge of good hygiene practices is essential
  • Childcare experience, especially with toddlers
  • Experience with cerebral palsy, dystonia, feeding tubes, epilepsy is a significant advantage
  • Familiarity with New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a bonus (the child uses AAC)
  • Seeking long-term employment in a family-focused environment
  • Willing to travel, with the family, to Whangarei occasionally for medical appointments or other activities
  • Calm, gentle, intuitive, and nurturing personality
The family enjoys music, reading, and connecting with nature, and they hope to find someone who shares these values.

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Job Overview:
  • Wakeover shifts, early mornings, and evening care
  • Provide emotional and physical support to the child, including entertainment or soothing as needed
  • Basic childcare duties such as feeding and changing
  • Supporting medication via PEG feeding tube
  • Household chores, focusing on laundry, beds, and maintaining a clean environment
  • Assist with excursions (e.g., swimming, grocery shopping)
  • Running of errands
  • Pump feeding and preparing formula or blended feeds
  • Managing and ordering medical supplies
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Taking the child for walks in a wheelchair to enjoy the outdoors
  • Filing and administrative tasks for medical records and correspondence
  • Maintaining a detailed medical diary (documenting seizures, feeds, medications, symptoms)
  • Ensuring medical equipment is charged, cleaned, and in good working condition.

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*Training will be provided for the candidate who fits into the family’s wishlist*

If you believe you have the heart, empathy, skills, and experience for this role, please apply by sending your CV to recruitment@homesupport.co.nz

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