Resilient Support Worker - Lower Hutt, Wellington

Are you passionate about making a difference in the life of young people and their whanau?
Join our small team of friendly kaiawhina to support our neurodiverse, 14-year-old male client with health needs. He has nocturnal epilepsy, ADHD and a mild intellectual disability. This means he has seizures when he's asleep. What he needs is, compassionate people to look after him overnight to help him feel safe when he is feeling distressed. Experience in this area will be advantageous, but training will be given.
Salary: $23.38 to $29.10 per hour (based on qualifications)
We have these shifts available: 2x wake over shifts available - pick you nights from Wednesday to SaturdayGeneral Pool and back up for this client Duties include: Taking observations (note taking)Mickey button feedingOxygen therapyGeneral household tasksBe a great companion for our clientAlthough experience is helpful, it is not necessarily required. The right person will: Be compassionate, reliable, and honest.Love working with children.Be familiar with epilepsy (although training can be provided)Have a first aid certificate (first aid training can also be provided)Be positive and adaptable, with a 'can do' attitude.Applicants must: have your own car and full driver's licence.Be a NZ citizen or permanent resident of NZ or have a relevant work visa with more than 12-month expiry dateOnly apply if you live within the Hutt Valley, Wellington, New ZealandNo overseas applicants will be consideredThis role may suit anyone studying towards a career working with children in any of the following fields: special education, teaching, teacher aide work, healthcare, educational psychology, social work, youth work or caregiver support.
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