Disability Assistant

3 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Ihc New Zealand Full time

**Support Worker Opportunity**

IHC New Zealand is a leading provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team in Waikato King Country.

The successful candidate will have a strong passion for supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and a willingness to learn and develop their skills. In this role, you will provide assistance to individuals in developing their independence and acquiring skills for daily living.

This includes tasks such as helping them with public transportation, employment, finances, and meal preparation. Depending on the specific work environment, Support Workers may also assist with individual needs such as shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service. If you are passionate about supporting people with intellectual disabilities and have a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Assist individuals with daily living tasks
  • Help with public transportation, employment, finances, and meal preparation
  • Provide support with individual needs such as shopping, cleaning, showering, and medication administration

**Requirements**

  • Previous experience working within the disability sector or aged care
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Physical fitness to provide necessary physical support
  • A Full NZ driver's license

**Benefits**

  • $23.84 - $29.10 per hour depending on relevant qualifications, with the ability to earn more as you gain qualifications
  • IDEA Services will support you towards completion of the Level 2, 3 and 4 Certificates in Health and Wellbeing qualifications
  • Generous long service leave entitlements plus insurance benefits after 2 years' service
  • 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
  • FREE Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support


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