Community Support Worker (Dunedin)

About the Company Healthvision is a family-owned provider of Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing, and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand. We pride ourselves on being compassionate and innovative, working collaboratively with the communities we support. Our primary aim is to enable individuals and their whānau to live their best lives within their communities, as making a positive difference is central to our approach. We are a progressive organization grounded in family values, and we genuinely care about the people we serve. About the Role We are seeking resilient, energetic, and conscientious individuals who are interested in supporting people with health-related issues or disabilities. If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with those we support, we encourage you to read further. The role of a support worker is fun, people-facing, challenging, and deeply rewarding. It offers an opportunity to provide invaluable support, guided by the needs of the individuals you will assist. Responsibilities may include: - Assisting with personal care (e.g., showering, bathing) - Aiding in household management and meal preparation - Supporting exercise programs - Assisting individuals in accessing the community - Providing bowel, bladder, and catheter care - Managing hoists and manual transfers - Offering medication support Job Location: Otago - Dunedin Employment Type: We offer a range of employment opportunities including permanent (30+ hours), part-time (up to 29 hours), and casual (cover shifts). These options will be discussed further during the recruitment process. Days of Work: This is community-based work, which involves rotating rosters, including morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts. Your preferred working hours can be discussed during the recruitment process. The duration of these hours may vary depending on the specific needs of the individuals we support. About You We are looking for calm yet confident individuals who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges faced by our service users. The responsibilities of a support worker can be both challenging and fulfilling, and it is incredibly rewarding to help individuals live their best lives in the community. Candidate Pre-Requisites: - Ideally, prior personal care experience is preferred - A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial; however, those looking 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 required) - Flexibility to work on a rotating roster - Legal right to work in New Zealand is essential Benefits We offer competitive compensation and several benefits, including: - Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.03 per hour based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017, with hourly rates determined by the equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity - Flexible hours - Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules - Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ - Paid competency training - Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services - Free flu vaccinations - Refer-a-friend program Interested? We welcome your application even if you do not have a qualification, as we are looking for individuals who are willing to learn, reliable, and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate how you will travel between the individuals we support, we would be happy to discuss the opportunities available for you.