Community Support Worker - Karori, wellington

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, innovative, and dedicated to working collaboratively with the communities we serve. Our primary aim is to enable individuals and their families to live their best lives within their communities, and making a positive difference is central to our approach. We are a progressive organization grounded in family values, and we genuinely care about the well-being of those we support. About the Role We are currently seeking caring and dependable staff members to assist a delightful 12-year-old girl with unique needs. In this role, you will help her with her morning and afternoon routines, including personal care and school drop-off. Your responsibilities may include: - Assisting with personal care tasks such as showering and bathing - Dropping her off at school - Supporting household management and meal preparation The job is located in Karori, Wellington, and is a permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, with morning shifts from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and afternoon shifts from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please note that the duration of these hours may vary depending on the specific needs of the individuals we support. Requirements To be successful in this role, we prefer candidates who have prior personal care experience and experience working with children with special needs, although this is not required. A kind, patient, and positive approach is essential. Additionally, you must have access to a car and possess a full driver’s license, as this is a community-based role. A legal right to work in New Zealand is also a requirement. This position is ideally suited for someone local to Karori or a college/university student seeking extra hours of work. Benefits We offer a competitive pay band ranging from $24.13 to $30.03 per hour, based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017, which assesses hourly pay rates based on healthcare qualifications. Our benefits include: - Flexible hours - Travel allowance in accordance with In Between Travel (IBT) rules - Paid competency training - Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services - Free flu vaccinations - A referral program for friends Interested? If you are compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a meaningful difference each morning, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us even if you do not have formal qualifications; we are looking for individuals who are willing to learn and are passionate about community support work.