Part Time Application Closes 17 Apr 2024 Canterbury - Christchurch City Healthcare Support Worker About Hohepa Working at Hohepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner's principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy.?
About the Role Koru house is located at the Hohepa Campus with 3 individuals that you will be supporting, Jessica, John and Gary. The Koru house is very active in the community and enjoy visiting the airport, working the paper route, Dragon Boating and being involved in the Hohepa Activities. In this role you will also be supporting a young male Jack on a 1:1 basis during the day, Jack is very talented with swimming, art and technology and is looking for someone that can share his interest and keep him engaged!
We are looking for people who are resilient, self-motivated, empathetic, and who have a passion for helping others and making a real difference in people's lives. You'll be a team player, with a positive outlook, able to problem solve using sound judgement, manage risk and make thoughtful decisions. We encourage the people we support to have choices and independence, so we are looking for someone that can support decisions and help set boundaries with kindness, being able to develop creative strategies to support this would be an advantage. You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside?this person?focusing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space.?
Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people's ability to access and be part of their wider community.
This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level pays between $23.15 and $28.25 per hour.
Rostered hours: Sunday 8am to 8pm Monday 7am to 9am, 4pm to 9pm Tuesday 7am to 9am, 4pm to 9pm Wednesday 7am to 9am Total Hours per Fortnight: 56
About You Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hohepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training.?You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people's lives.?To thrive in a Support Coordinator role at Hohepa you will be:
Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.? A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment. A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.? Benefits of working at Hohepa At Hohepa, as part of our team you will:
Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4 Long service leave? Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!? Applicants must have a full driver's licence and ability to work in New Zealand. Please note, at Hohepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.
