Complex Care Worker-Hawera

Are you resilient, energetic and conscientious?


We have an exciting opportunity for experienced support workers who are comfortable working with Service Users who may require complex cares, or may be living with behaviours that challenge. We will also welcome applications from support workers with a mental health background.


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.

Job Location – Hawera , New Plymouth and Whanganui


Responsibilities may Include:

· Working closely with our Service Users to provide support as they go about their daily tasks

· Assisting with complex personal cares

· Assisting with household management and meal preparation

· Supporting exercise programmes

· Assisting with accessing the community

· Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter cares

· Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers

· Medication support

· Support the Service Users in achieving positive goals in their lives and contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the services

· Maintaining the Service User’s safety and well-being.


About you | He momo

You are a calm but confident natured individual who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges of our service users. 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):

· A supportive mindset to help our Service Users achieve their goals for independent living in the community

· Ideally prior personal care experience is preferred

· Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury

· A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided)

· Access to your own car and ability to drive Independently ( a Full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)

· Flexibility to work on a rotating roster

· Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must.

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

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, rotating rosters would be involved including AM, PM and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

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


Benefits | Ki te huanga

· 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 (Employee Assistance Programme) Services

· Free Flu vaccinations

· Refer a friend programme

The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga

Healthvision is a family-owned provider of Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand. We are compassionate, innovative, dedicated and work collaboratively with the communities we support. Enabling people and their whānau to live their best life in their community is a primary aim of what we do. 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.

For more information or to apply for this role please visit our website : https://www.healthvision.co.nz/careers


Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a community support worker?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
Do you own or have regular access to a car?