Community Support Worker - Paediatric - Christchurch

Are you resilient, energetic, and conscientious?

If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with people we support to help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!

About the Position | Te Mahi

Support work is fun, people-facing, challenging, and very rewarding, and it is also a deeply empathetic journey. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support, led by the people you will be supporting.

We are currently seeking experienced and qualified Support Workers for our Complex Care Paediatric Service User during the school terms.

Responsibilities may Include:

• Working closely with our service user to provide support as they go about their daily tasks
• Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)
• Assisting with household management and meal preparation
• Assisting with accessing the community
• Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers
• Medication support
• Ensuring the service user's comfort, safety, and well-being at all times

Employment Type: Part-Time (Up to 29 Hours)

We offer a range of employment opportunities including casual, part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

Days of work: As this is community-based work, 24/7 rotating rosters would be involved. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

We are looking for dedicated support workers that are comfortable covering the following shifts; of 7.30 am to 9 am, 2.45 pm to 4.45 pm, between Monday - Friday.

The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.

About you | He momo

You are a friendly, social, and compassionate person who loves engaging with others and building meaningful connections. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.

The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

• Experience working with children (this may be in education, as a nanny, in your own family circle, or in other environments)
• Experienced in managing and working with behavioral issues
• Experience in assisting children with their personal cares is preferred
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently when required
• Previous experience in managing complex situations
• Ability to collaborate about plans with other providers
• Understanding of child's developmental needs
• Understanding of child's disability needs and /or willing to be upskilled
• Willing to support child in family context; parent and siblings
• A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial (comprehensive training can be provided)
• Access to a car and ability to drive independently (a full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster

• Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.03 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).
• Flexible hours
• Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
• Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
• Paid competency trainings
• Free EAP (Employer Assistance Programme) Services
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Refer a friend programme

The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga

Making a positive difference is key to our approach.

We are a progressive organisation grounded in family values and we care!

Hiahia | Interested?

Contact us even if you do not have a qualification as we are looking for people who are willing to learn, who will be reliable and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate how you will travel between people we support, we are happy to talk about the opportunities, we may have for you.