Casual Community Support Worker - Rotorua

About the Company At Healthvision, we are a leading provider of specialist homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across New Zealand. We are dedicated to promoting well-being and work closely with our clients, their families, and whānau to ensure they receive the quality care necessary to live life on their own terms and maximize their independence. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of others. 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 support clients living with complex injuries and disabilities in their homes. Your responsibilities will include assisting clients with personal care, providing home help, shopping assistance, and meal preparation. You will also support exercise programs, assist with moving and handling using hoists and manual transfers, and help clients access their communities. This position involves community-based work, and as such, you will be required to work on a rotating roster that includes morning, evening, and weekend shifts. We encourage you to discuss your preferred hours during the recruitment process. Requirements The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience: - Experience in personal care is essential - Experience in complex care (including bowel and SPC care) and managing challenging behaviors is preferred - A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be an advantage, though we are open to candidates looking to build a career in the healthcare industry - Access to your own vehicle and a full driver’s license is required for this community-based role - Flexibility to work on a roster, including weekends - Strong communication skills - Legal rights to work in New Zealand Benefits We offer a competitive hourly rate ranging from $24.13 to $30.03 per hour, based on the Pay Equity Settlement by the Ministry of Health, which assesses hourly pay rates according to the equivalency of healthcare qualifications. Additional benefits include: - Flexible working hours - Travel allowance in accordance with the In Between Travel Policy (MOH guidelines) - Opportunities to gain Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications - Paid competency training - Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services - Special rates for complex clients at the discretion of the employer If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meet the qualifications listed above, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity with us at Healthvision.