Experienced Support Workers wanted across Waikato!

Experienced Support Workers Needed in Thames, Paeroa, Hauraki Plains, Te Aroha (weekends), Waihi, Mangakino, Tirau, Tokoroa, Putaruru, Whangamata and Tairua/Pauanui!

Do you want to work in a role where you make a real difference in people's lives? Are you looking for a rewarding position where you can support and empower elderly and disabled people to remain living in their homes in their community?

Varied hours available.

About You

As a Support Worker you will enjoy working in a role where you make a real difference in people’s lives, working in fun and rewarding environments. You will relish supporting and empowering elderly and disabled people to remain living in their own homes and part of their community. Some of your tasks include:

• Household assistance including cleaning and meal preparation
• Personal support including personal care, showering and medication oversight
• Complex care providing a higher level of support
• Helping clients to maximise independence and quality of life

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience working with whānau/kaumātua with complex needs
• A caring nature and passion to support people to lead a full and meaningful life
• Strong communication, time management skills, showing respect and dignity at all times
• A reasonable level of fitness
• A current driver's license and own, reliable transport
• Strong IT skills including use of smartphones

Working For Us

In return for your services and passion you will receive

• guaranteed hours of work
• competitive pay rates with opportunities to increase
• a comprehensive induction
• ongoing support and on-job training from skilled health professionals to complete NZQA qualifications

If you are interested and would like to work with us, then apply now!

Please note that we are looking for weekend cover only in Te Aroha. All other areas include weekdays and weekends.

For a copy of the Position Description, please email your request to [email protected]

Mauri Ora.