Community Support Worker

Healthvision

Timaru, Timaru

5d ago

New to Homecare? Or you are a professional looking for extra hours of work?

Opportunities to cover requirements such as annual leave / sick leave

Be trained and supported by a high-quality team

Great opportunity for both entry-level and mid-level capabilities

Opportunity to be offered a Permanent Role

We are expanding our services in the region and due to the increase in referrals, we are seeking people around Timaru to assist our clients with their daily cares.

This rewarding role involves :

Assisting the client with personal cares, home help, shopping assistance, and meal preps

Supporting exercise programmes

Moving and handling using hoists and manual transfers

Assisting the client to access the community

Our Bureau is designed to support upcoming requirements on an as-need-basis suitable to those who have an interest in Healthcare and for those who are professional health carers.

As it is casual employment, this means we will connect with you to discuss what shifts there are and if you are able to work them.

However, this could potentially lead to a Permanent Opportunity.

The ideal candidate would have :

Experience in assisting clients with their personal cares, would be preferred

Experience with managing complex cares and knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia would be an advantage

A Level 3 Qualification in Health and Wellbeing and above would be preferred

A full driver’s license and confidence driving a mobility van (training can be provided)

Previous experience preferred but comprehensive training will be provided

Flexibility to cover shifts do rostered work and comfortable working weekends

Great communication skills

NZ Residency or valid NZ Open work visa

We offer :

Flexible hours

Competitive Rates

Travel allowance

Ongoing training and up-skilling

About Us :

Healthvision is an award-winning provider of specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand.

We pride ourselves in working closely with our clients, families, and whanau to best understand their holistic needs, and provide a comprehensive wraparound service to maximise their independence.

At Healthvision we love what we do and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of others.

This would be an excellent choice for those that have flexibility with their time and are new to Homecare support or are looking to supplement existing employment

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