Listed 14 days Ago Celebrate the Season with Compassion and Care This holiday season, give the gift of peace of mind. Our support workers offer support to our clients who live independently in their homes, ensuring they feel cherished and cared for. Whether it's assistance with daily activities, or specialized care, we need dedicated carers that are available to help during the Christmas period.
Visionwest Community Trust is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation with faith-led roots, that provide a range of social services to communities in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Christchurch. Visionwest exists to address homelessness, reduce poverty, support the elderly, and ensure young people have hope for the future. For over 30 years, Visionwest Home Healthcare has been providing quality Home Healthcare and Individualised funding services for older adults and people living with disabilities with a team of over 1,300 support workers spread throughout the different regions.
Mo te tunga | About the Role Our Support Workers are part of a dedicated and well-supported team, assisting our clients to live as independently as possible in their homes with a range of different tasks that include:
Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, including meal planning and preparation according to the clients dietary requirements or request, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while respecting the client's dignity and privacy.Home Management: Perform basic housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing, to maintain a safe and hygienic living environment.Medication Oversight: Monitoring, assisting, checking, observing or prompting the client when taking their medicationManual Handling: Assist clients with walking and transferring, ensuring their safety and comfortExperience: Previous Support Work experience is preferred but not required. Full training will be provided.Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with clients.Personality: A compassionate, patient, and empathetic attitude, with a genuine desire to help others.Transportation: Reliable transportation to get to and from the client's home.Driver License: Must have full or restricted drivers licence to be considered for the roleWorking Rights: Be eligible to work in New ZealandNou te rourou | What's in it for you Flexible Scheduling: Work weekends that fit your availability, with the potential for additional hours during the week.Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and professionalism in caregiving.Training Opportunities: Access to ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge in the support worker field.Impactful Work: A chance to make a positive impact in someone's life while building meaningful connectionsHow to Apply: If you're ready to step into a rewarding role and provide exceptional care and companionship for our clients, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply then fill in the application form and attach your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you're passionate about becoming a support work. To learn more about Home Healthcare and the support worker position, feel free to visit our website https://visionwest.org.nz/home-healthcare/ Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
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