Support Worker | Kai Iwi, Whanganui

Geneva Healthcare

Whanganui, Waikato
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Geneva Healthcare is New Zealand's trusted experts in aged care, illness, injury & disability support. Through our Homecare department our Support Workers can support our client's recovery in the comfort of their own home.We are currently searching for a team of Support Workers to help care for our client located at Kai Iwi, Whanganui. Our client is an elderly client who suffers from stroke and requires 24/7 cares. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker to progress their career further, as well as a rewarding role where you will not only make a difference in our client's life but also their families. You will receive extensive theoretical and practical training for the competencies needed for this role.If you are willing to travel and have previous experience with hoist and stroke care, then this is the job for you!Typical duties:

Hoist competent – Static hoist
Stroke care
Safe manual handling
Personal care
Home help
Medication administration
Challenging behaviour
Able to drive mobility van with electric hoist.

We are looking to fill the following shifts:

Tuesday – 7.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday – 2pm to 9.30pm
Sunday – 8.00am to 3.00pm

Requirements:

Healthcare experience is essential
Level 3 or 4 Support Worker
Must have a clean and valid driver's license & own transport
Must be eligible to work in NZ
Have a compatible smartphone - iOS 10+ or higher, or Android 5+ (Don't have one? You can still apply – we have options available to secure a phone for you with weekly payment options)
Subject to clean police clearance check

Why choose Geneva Healthcare?Geneva Healthcare is a healthcare organisation that works closely with ACC, the Ministry of Health and DHBs to provide personalised care to clients in their own homes and to assist them in achieving the best quality of life.

FREE EAP service anytime you might need counselling support and advice
FREE mobile phone
Ongoing support provided by a dedicated career coach for your career growth
Travel reimbursement between your clients
$2 per hour weekend allowance

Apply NOW if you want to make a difference in people's lives today!Submit your CV online by clicking the apply button or call Jag on 0800 266 577 ext. 89822 for further information. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.Reference: #852000

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