Community Support Worker - Rotorua

About the Company At Healthvision, we are a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services throughout Aotearoa. Our commitment to our family values drives our passion for supporting individuals who require care, enabling them to live life according to their preferences. We collaborate closely with clients, their families, and whānau to fully understand their holistic needs, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that foster independence and wellbeing. Our approach is anchored in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication, which informs all our practices. About the Role We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, and conscientious individual to join our team as a Community Support Worker. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital support to clients living with complex injuries or disabilities within their own homes. Your responsibilities will include assisting clients with personal care, home help, shopping, and meal preparation, as well as supporting exercise programs. You will also be involved in moving and handling clients using hoists and manual transfers, and assisting them in accessing the community. Days of Work: This is community-based work, and you will be required to work on a rotating roster, which includes morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts. We are open to discussing your preferred hours during the recruitment process. Pay Band: The hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $24.13 to $30.03, in accordance with the Pay Equity Settlement established by the Ministry of Health, which baselines pay rates on the equivalency of healthcare qualifications. Job Location: Rotorua Employment Type: Part-time Requirements The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications and attributes: - Experience in personal care is essential. - Experience with complex care needs, such as bowel and SPC care, as well as managing challenging behaviors, is preferred. - A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be advantageous; however, we are open to considering candidates looking to establish a career in the healthcare industry. - Access to your own vehicle and a Full Driver’s License is required, given the community-based nature of the work. - Flexibility to work on a roster, including weekends, is necessary. - Strong communication skills are essential. - Legal rights to work in New Zealand are a must. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including: - Competitive hourly rates ranging from $24.13 to $30.03, based on Pay Equity. - Flexible working hours. - Travel allowance as per the In-Between Travel Policy (MOH guidelines). - Opportunities to obtain Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications. - Paid competency training. - Access to free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services. - Special rates for complex clients, at the employer's discretion. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling position.