Support Worker

2 months ago

Waiheke Island, New Zealand Geneva Healthcare Full time

**Support Worker | Medically Fragile Children
- Waiheke**:
Waiheke Island, NZ

Permanent

We are currently looking for new and experienced Support Workers to work with our client based in Waiheke Island. Our client has multiple intracerebral and cerebellar haematomas, cerebral palsy, and sensorineural hearing loss. Due to the complexity of the cares, commitment to the shifts is vital. They need assistance with daily chores, personal care, and medication. This is more than just a job - you will be providing invaluable support.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You will have the ability to work one on one with our clients, to ensure they live their best life possible

**Requirements**:

- Competency in epilesy management
- Competency in medication
- Hoist trainned
- Child specific First Aid
- Competency in CPR and emergency management
- Assisting clients with personal cares
- Confident to handle cares independently
- Must have a clean and valid NZ driving licence
- Must be eligible to work in NZ
- Subject to clean police clearance check
- Able to commit to the shifts
- Training will be provided

As a **Support Worker** you will have the following attributes:

- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Promote independence in the home.
- Mobility assistance.
- Create a direct meaningful impact on the lives of people in the community.
- Bring in your commitment, compassion and your communication skills..

**What we can offer you**:

- **Free** ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
- **Free** EAP service anytime you might need counselling support an advice
- **Free** mobile phone
- **Travel** reimbursement between your clients
- **Subsidised** Southern Cross Health Insurance

**Why choose Geneva Healthcare?**

Since 1996, we've been supporting New Zealanders to live their best life and thrive by keeping well, living independently and staying connected with their community.

We are part of the largest network of healthcare service providers working closely with the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards, Ministry of Social Development, and with ACC as a preferred national provider.

Reference#: 852000SWSP

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