Recruiting Kaimahi Hauora | Support workers for a range of shifts available throughout the Kāpiti area, and to support a new Kiritaki | Client.

Our client is looking for proactive, motivated and considered support workers to help regain independence and engage in activities within the community.

You will bring experience working with kiritaki|clients with brain injuries (Or have the willingness to learn), a full licence and should be okay working in homes with pets. This position would be well suited for someone who enjoys kōrero | conversation and is confident to initiate tasks and run a well set plan.

Join our compassionate and skilled team and make a positive impact on people's lives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to our kiritaki/clients enabling them to lead an active and fulfilling life.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal and complex care, mobility support, home management, and rehabilitation activities.
• Create a safe and supportive environment to encourage independence and participation in activities that are meaningful to them.

Essential:

• Entitlement to work in Aotearoa | New Zealand. We cannot sponsor visas at this time.
• Flexibility in working various shifts including weekends, evenings, and overnights
• Full driver's licence, clean police vetting result and satisfactory references
• Experience in the health care sector, including working with clients with brain injuries, or a willingness and attitude to learn
• Good command of the English language

Preferred:

• Health and Wellbeing qualification
• Empathetic and compassionate nature
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the unique challenges and needs associated with living with a life impacting injury or disability

Benefits:

• 24/7 contact with our supportive consultant team.
• Support with ongoing professional development and NZQA qualifications
• Employee benefits
• Get acknowledged for excellent work
• On-going training and development
• Thorough orientation and client specific training