Support Worker - Medically Fragile ChildrenHealthCare NZListed 3 days agoListing DescriptionLocation: North Shore City, AucklandJob type: Full timeDuration: PermanentCompany benefits: $23.38 to $29.10 per hourDescriptionHealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness, or disability.We are currently looking for empathetic and passionate Support Workers to work with our medically fragile client based near North Shore. Our client is an intelligent 10-year-old girl who needs a fun-loving Support Worker to assist her in living her best life. As a wheelchair user and ventilator dependent, she needs an energetic, competent, and organized person with attention to detail to help her achieve her goals; keeping her healthy, learning, communicating with others, therapy-based activities, school, and social events. Due to the nature of cares required, female applicants would be preferred.This is an awesome opportunity to improve a child's daily life and an ideal role for anyone interested in, or currently studying, child health, nursing, education, and/or physical development. Suitable applicants will be able to relate well to children and have a gentle personality. You will be reliable and able to plan and manage your time well.Shifts:Ideally, a person with flexibility during the weekdaysMonday - Sunday rotating rosterOpportunity to pick up more hours for sleepoversWhat does a Support Worker do?Due to the intimate nature of the cares, a female candidate is preferred. We are looking for someone who has worked in a hospital environment and with children in the past. Due to the complexity of the cares, commitment to the shifts is vital.Responsibilities can be varied, and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below:Suctioning and tracheostomy tube changeMoving and Handling (Hoist)Personal careVentilator (Astral Ventilator)The role goes where the client goes - to school, home, and out in the communityAble to assist a Registered NurseWhat's in it for you?We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organization. We provide a career pathway for staff through the learning and development framework to achieve NZQA qualifications, which are fully funded. You will earn between $23.38 - $29.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualification.This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health, and rehabilitation. While you will be part of a large national organization, you will join a dedicated and close-knit team. We also provide a free EAP service, company mobile phone, and travel reimbursement between your clients.What are we looking for?Previous hospital and experience in Paediatrics preferred but not essentialAssisting client with personal caresFull driver's licenseAn interest or passion in supporting children with disabilitiesNo criminal recordProactive, dynamic, and able to work under pressureAble to learn new conceptsGood written and spoken EnglishTraining will be provided at Starship (expenses will be taken care of)All vaccinations for COVID-19At HealthCare New Zealand, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about what you do and are interested in exploring a rewarding career with us, then we would love to hear from you!You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and a willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks in order to be considered for this position.To read a copy of our job description and apply - visit our website by pressing the apply now button.
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