Experienced Support Worker

Te Whakahaerenga/The Organisation

Join a growing organisation whose foundations are built around caring.

Nurse Maude has been caring for people in the community for over 120 years. Our reputation for delivering consistently high-quality home support and nursing care is due in no small measure to the experience, professionalism, commitment and sheer drive of our people.

We are seeking experienced support workers to join our Homecare and Rehab teams across Canterbury

If you are conscientious and honest, have a caring nature and a passion for helping people, we would love to hear from you!

Te Mahi/About the Position

• Working autonomously with a wide range of clients in the community
• Must be confident or capable of learning all Nurse Maude competencies associated with Support Worker role including, but not limited to: Personal Care, Domestic assistance, hoisting, medication oversight, Compression hosiery, Ostomy and Catheter cares.
• Liaising with colleagues regarding client care and wellbeing
• Using your personal vehicle to drive between scheduled visits.

Hours of work:

• We are seeking permanent part-time employees with min qualification of level 3 Health and wellbeing (NZQA).
• Successful permanent part-time applicants will be offered guaranteed hours within a rolling base roster that will include morning, evening and weekend shifts.
• A commitment to being available to work rostered weekend days is required.

He momo/About you

• Be professional, honest and reliable, and friendly in your approach.
• Be able to quickly form safe, therapeutic relationships with clients you care for while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Be effective and professional in your communication.
• Be able to complete all physical aspects of role.
• Hold a full New Zealand drivers' licence and have your own reliable transport.
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• NZQA Certificate - Level 3 or Level 4 - in Health and Wellbeing qualification, and previous experience in the industry would be preferred.
• Have received at least two covid19 Vaccinations and be able to provide evidence of your vaccination record.

Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude

As well receiving fulfilment from helping others, Nurse Maude offers:

• Wellbeing- The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures.
• Staff Discounts- You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers.
• Health Insurance- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
• Consistency - guaranteed hours of work and good rates of pay in line with the pay equity settlement 2017.

Ki aro/Interested?

If this role sounds like it would suit you, we welcome you to apply online to join our team!

To read the position description, please view this role via our website. Scroll to the bottom of the advert, where there is a link to the position description.