Support Worker – Medically Fragile Children – OrewaOur 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 and complexity 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, have a gentle personality, and be very clean and tidy. You will be reliable and able to plan and manage your time well.Requirements:Previous Paediatric, NICU, disability, emergency, complex care, or relatable experienceComfortable in a medical home environmentCompetency in oxygen therapyCompetency in tracheostomy caresCompetency in suctioningChild specific First AidConfident to handle cares independentlyMust have a clean and valid NZ driving licenceMust be eligible to work in NZSubject to clean police clearance checkAble to commit to the shiftsTraining will be providedAll vaccinations for COVID-19Tasks:Suctioning & tracheostomy tube changeMoving and Handling (Hoist)Personal careVentilator (Astral Ventilator)The role goes where the client goes – to school, home, and out and about in the communityAble to assist a Registered NurseShifts:Ideally person will have flexibility during the weekdays*with the opportunity to pick up more shifts as they become availableAttributes:An interest or passion in supporting children with disabilitiesProactive, dynamic, and able to work under pressureAble to learn new conceptsGood written and spoken EnglishWhat we can offer you:Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.Ongoing support provided by a dedicated career coach for your career growthTravel reimbursement between your clientsSubsidised Southern Cross Health InsuranceWe provide support services through umbrella anytime you might need counselling support advice.Why choose Geneva Healthcare?We are part of the largest network of healthcare service providers working closely with the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards, Ministry of Social Development, and with ACC as a preferred national provider.Please upload your updated CV by clicking on the apply button or call Rosminna on 0800 266 577 ext.89270 for a confidential chat.
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