Nurse Maude has been caring for people in the community for over 120 years. Our reputation for delivering consistently high-quality home support and nursing care is due in no small measure to the experience, professionalism, commitment, and sheer drive of our people.
We are offering the opportunity for you to join a small team of support workers, providing care across 7 days a week for a high needs' client.
If you have NZQA Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification and enjoy supporting clients with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate would have the following:
Proficient knowledge and understanding of the support worker role
NZQA Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification
Ability to perform all aspects and skills within the support worker role in line with best practice.
Te Mahi/About the Position
Working autonomously with a wide range of clients in the community
Supporting clients with showering, dressing, mobility, prompting medication, compression hosiery application, housework, and meal preparation
Liaising with colleagues regarding client care and wellbeing
Using your personal vehicle to drive between scheduled visits.
Hours of work:
The hours available include 3 separate 2-hour visits per day and an 8-hour sleepover visit which would include hygiene, meal prep, transfers to bed, and repositioning across the 7 days.
A commitment to being available to work weekend days is required.
He momo/About you
Be professional, honest, reliable, and friendly in your approach.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients.
Be fit and able to achieve all tasks associated with the position.
Hold a full New Zealand drivers' licence and have your own reliable transport.
Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Have received at least two COVID-19 vaccinations and be able to provide evidence of your vaccination record.
Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude
As well as receiving fulfilment from helping others, Nurse Maude offers:
Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks, and dentures.
Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers.
Health Insurance - Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
Consistency - guaranteed hours of work and good rates of pay in line with the pay equity settlement 2017.
If you are conscientious and honest, have a caring nature, and a passion for helping people, we would love to hear from you!
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