Support Worker - Māra Service

Hōhepa Canterbury

Christchurch
$23.15-28.25 per hour
Permanent
Part-time

25 days ago

Part Time
Application Closes 02 May 2024
Canterbury - Christchurch City
Healthcare Support Worker

About the RolePete is a 36-year-old man who loves to socialise with others and give back to his community through his volunteering roles. Pete also enjoys visiting the airport and train station to observe planes and trains. At home, Pete enjoys looking at maps and newspapers, and singing along to YouTube music videos.Pete has autism and likes his staff to give him a very clear plan for his day. This is written up and discussed every morning. Unexpected events and changes in routine can be highly stressful for Pete and he will need support coordinators that are able to provide reassurance and think quickly to find solutions. At times of high anxiety, Pete can express his feelings using physical aggression towards those around him so the ability to remain calm under pressure and walk away are essential in this role. Once calm, Pete is quick to apologise and move on so the ability to understand that his behaviours are not personal and to reconnect quickly is also important.Pete is an intelligent guy and being non-verbal he finds other ways to communicate with people. Pete is good at using photos, images, gestures, and some sounds to communicate. Pete needs support coordinators who are patient and will allow him time to communicate. He likes to hear what you have to say as well and prefers short, simple sentences with time to process the information you have given.Pete has a good sense of humour and enjoys having a joke with others. He also loves to garden, watch the rugby and go down water slides! If you think you can help Pete structure his day and get active in the community then we would love to hear from you.You will be energetic, empathetic and able to work alongside this person focussing on creating a life of rich and diverse experiences while being able to read situations, problem solve and apply boundaries or offer space. Daily tasks include supporting with daily routines while encouraging independence to develop skills and personal growth. You will have the confidence to support personal cares, cooking, medication administration, and household tasks. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people's ability to access and be part of their wider community. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you.This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependant on qualification level, pays between $23.15 and $28.25 per hour.Rostered hours:

Wednesday 4pm to 9pm
Thursday 7am to 9am, 4pm - 9pm
Friday 7am to 9am, 1pm - 9pm
Saturday 8am to 8pm (1hour break)

Total Hours per fortnight: 66About YouYour aroha and approach is what really matters at Hōhepa - previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training. You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people's lives. To thrive in a Support Worker role at Hōhepa you will be:

Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative.
A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment.
A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker.

Benefits of working at HōhepaAt Hōhepa, as part of our team you will:

Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support
Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment
Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development
Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4
Long service leave
Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts
Untamed Organic Vegetable discount

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!Applicants must have a NZ full driver's licence and ability to work in New Zealand.Please note, at Hōhepa the role of a Support Coordinator is what is often referred to in the wider healthcare sector as a Support Worker. We feel that the title Support Coordinator better reflects the nature of the role, which requires working in partnership with the people receiving support to ensure we are achieving our organisation mission of every life fully lived.

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