Seeking an experienced Kaimahi Hauora/Homecare Support Worker for our client in Porirua!
Type: Part-time Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?
Do you have a heart for helping others and a commitment to delivering exceptional care?
At Drake Medox, we're looking for dedicated Kaimahi Hauora - Homecare Support Workers to join our compassionate team!
About the Role As a Kaimahi Hauora, you'll be at the forefront of providing essential support to our client with long-term injuries or disabilities.
Your role will involve delivering personalized, Kiritaki (client) centered care in their home and within the community.
Guided by our core values, you'll help create a supportive, respectful, and culturally safe environment for those we serve.
What You'll Do Provide Hands-On Support: Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
Offer medication support, mobility assistance, and help with daily household duties.Engage and Connect: Build meaningful relationships with Kiritaki and their whanau (families) while embracing their unique cultural needs and preferences.Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with our clinical staff and community agencies to ensure high-quality care and effective support.Promote Independence: Encourage self-determination and assist Kiritaki in accessing community resources and activities.
What We Offer Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated team that values Manaakitanga (respect), Mana Motuhake (empowerment), Whanaungatanga (connection), Tohungatanga (expertise), and Oritetanga (equity).Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing training and education to enhance your skills and advance your career.Flexible Opportunities: Work in diverse settings and gain experience in various aspects of homecare support.Staff benefits: Above pay scale rates, paid travel, in-store discounts, rewards programs, part-funded medical insurance and more!
What We're Looking For Preferred: Qualifications: Working towards or already holding a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate.Skills: Strong communication abilities in English, teamwork, and a genuine understanding of Kiritaki needs.Attributes: Respectful, adaptable, and proactive, with a professional and trustworthy demeanour.Empathy: Understanding of the unique challenges and needs associated with living with a life impacting injury or disability.
Essential: Experience with Tetraplegic and spinal cord injury clientsExperience recognising and dealing with Autonomic DysreflexiaExperience using a hoist independentlyResilient and able to work through challengesAvailable to possibly work nights and weekendsLicense and Vetting: A full driver's license, a clean police vet result, and satisfactory references.The right to work in New Zealand: We are unfortunately not able to sponsor visas at this time Ready to make a difference?
If you're committed to providing outstanding care and ready to embrace our values, apply now to join the Drake Medox team as a Kaimahi Hauora.
Help us build a brighter, more supportive future for those who need it most!
Apply Today!