Support Worker

3 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Life Plus Full time

About you

Are you a compassionate person willing to make a difference in someone's life?

We are looking for Support Workers to work in a rewarding role in Complex care. We are seeking a reliable open-minded individual to support our clients with complex care needs in a home-based environment in CHRISTCHURCH.

This role involves working variable shifts, predominantly evenings and weekends with the occasional overnight.

**This role involves providing clinical support and daily routine assistance, including:

  • Personal care (washing/bathing/showering/shaving/grooming/cleaning teeth)
  • Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene
  • Hoisting, transfers, and turning
  • Confidence in meal preparation
  • Assisting with exercise and stretches
  • Driving client to appointments and outings
  • Be part of the home including household tasks and general companionship.

You will have

  • Previous experience in healthcare, with at least minimum of 3-6 months of professional healthcare experience doing complex cares or Level 3 or Level 4 NZQA or willingness to work towards
  • Willing to work providing complex cares
  • Preference with experience in bowel and catheter care
  • Must have experience with hoist use and patient transfers
  • Must hold a Full NZ Driver's License and have reliable transport
  • Flexibility to work in and travel around Christchurch area
  • Confident with driving a mobility van
  • ABLE to do evening, night and weekend shifts
  • Ability to do stretches and/or exercise
  • A caring and patient personality with strong and excellent communication skills
  • You are caring and sensitive to the needs of others
  • You are culturally aware
  • You are an active team player but also able to work independently

About us

At LifePlus, our key focus is to foster independence and support choice for people living with serious injuries through a person-centred, strength based approach. We have some amazing people who require caring and experienced caregivers.  We would love to hear from caregivers interested in delivering a holistic care package designed to support maximum independence.

We offer:

  • Competitive Pay rates. Up to $28.25 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
  • Paid mileage for travel to and from shifts
  • Stable, ongoing shifts on a casual basis
  • Specific client training
  • 24/7 support from a passionate Healthcare team

How to apply?

Applicants for this position must have NZ Residency or a valid NZ work visa. *Take the next step in your care career now  Join a team that values your skills and dedication

Apply now with your CV or contact Lynda Francis for more details: email

If this interests you, we would like to hear from you*

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