We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and conscientious individual that can support our clients living with complex injuries/disabilities within their own homes.

The rewarding role of a Community Support Worker includes (Job Responsibilities):

•  Assisting the client with personal care, home help, shopping assistance, and meal prep
•  Supporting exercise programmes
•  Moving and handling using hoists and manual transfers
•  Assisting the client to access the community

Days of Work:  As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Pay Band: $22.49 - $28.25 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement by the Ministry of Health – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity)

Job Location - Bay of Plenty (Tauranga, Mount Manganui, Papapmoa, Totorus, Whakatane)

Employment Type: Permanent  Part Time (Upto 29 Hours or 30 hours +), Casual (5-15 hours)

We offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rates {$22.49 - $28.25 per hour (Based on Pay Equity)}
• Flexible hours
• Travel allowance as per In between travel policy (MOH guidelines)
• Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications
• Paid Competency Training
• Free EAP (Employer Assistance Programme) Services
• Special Rates for Complex Clients based on employer discretion

The ideal candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):
- Experience in personal care is required.

- Experience in Complex Care (Bowel and SPC Care) and Challenging Behaviours would be preferred
- A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be an advantage, however, someone looking at making a career in the Healthcare Industry would also be considered for this role
- Access to your own car and a Full Driver’s License is a requirement of the role (as this is community-based work)
- Flexibility to work on a roster (including weekends)
- Great communication skills
- Legal rights to work in New Zealand