Community Support Worker - Oamaru

About the Company Healthvision is a family-owned organization that provides specialist homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on being compassionate, innovative, and dedicated to our mission of enabling individuals and their families to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. Our approach focuses on making a positive difference, and we are grounded in family values that emphasize collaboration and care. About the Role We are seeking resilient, energetic, and conscientious individuals who are interested in supporting people with health-related issues or disabilities. This role involves providing invaluable support to those we serve, helping them live their best possible lives. Support work is not just a job; it is a rewarding and empathetic journey, where building strong, trust-based relationships is essential. As a support worker, your responsibilities may include: - Assisting with personal care tasks such as showering and bathing - Supporting household management and meal preparation - Helping with exercise programs - Assisting individuals in accessing the community - Providing bowel, bladder, and catheter care - Moving and handling hoists and performing manual transfers - Supporting medication management Job Location: Oamaru Employment Type: Casual (Cover Shifts) Days of Work: This role involves community-based work with rotating rosters, including morning, evening, and weekend shifts. Your preferred hours can be discussed during the recruitment process. The duration of shifts may vary based on the specific needs of the individuals we support. About You We are looking for individuals who possess a calm yet confident demeanor, demonstrating resilience and an understanding of the challenges faced by our service users. The role of a support worker comes with various responsibilities that can be both challenging and fulfilling. It is a rewarding experience to be part of the support that allows individuals to thrive in their communities. Candidate Pre-Requisites: - Prior experience in personal care is preferred - Familiarity with complex medical conditions, such as spinal injuries and traumatic brain injury, is beneficial - A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is advantageous; however, those seeking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered, as comprehensive training can be provided - Access to a car and the ability to drive independently (a full New Zealand Driver's License is essential) - Flexibility to work on a rotating roster - Legal right to work in New Zealand is required Benefits We offer competitive compensation and various benefits, including: - Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.03 per hour, based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 - Flexible working hours - Travel allowance according to In Between Travel (IBT) rules - Opportunities to gain Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing through Careerforce NZ - Paid competency training - Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services - Complimentary flu vaccinations - A referral program for friends Hiahia | Interested? We encourage you to reach out to us, even if you do not have a qualification. We are looking for individuals who are willing to learn, reliable, and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate your ability to travel between the individuals we support, we are eager to discuss the opportunities available to you.