Fixed Term Support Worker - Rotorua

Are you looking for meaningful work over the Christmas and Summer break? You will be supporting individuals with daily activities and independent living while gaining valuable experience.

Mo matou | About us

Visionwest Community Trust is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation with faith-led roots, that provide a range of social services to communities in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Christchurch. Visionwest exists to address homelessness, reduce poverty, support the elderly, and ensure young people have hope for the future. For over 30 years, Visionwest Home Healthcare has been providing quality Home Healthcare and Individualised funding services for older adults and people living with disabilities with a team of over 1,300 support workers spread throughout the different regions.

Mo te turanga | About the Role

We're looking for energetic, compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and make a difference. If you have a caring nature and a positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you. Our services cover a wide area across Rotorua.

Our Support Workers are part of a dedicated and well-supported team, assisting our clients to live as independently as possible in their homes with a range of different tasks that include:

• Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, including meal planning and preparation according to the clients dietary requirements or request, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while respecting the client's dignity and privacy.
• Home Management: Perform basic housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing, to maintain a safe and hygienic living environment.
• Medication Oversight: Monitoring, assisting, checking, observing or prompting the client when taking their medication.
• Manual Handling: Assist clients with walking and transferring, ensuring their safety and comfort.

He aha tau e whiwhi ai? | What's in it for me?

• Flexible Scheduling: Work weekends that fit your availability, with the potential for additional hours during the week.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and professionalism in caregiving.
• Training Opportunities: Access to ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge in the support worker field.
• Impactful Work: A chance to make a positive impact on someone's life while building meaningful connections.

Mou ake | About you

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and build rapport with clients.

• Experience & Qualifications: Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 or equivalent.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with clients.
• Personality: A compassionate, patient, and empathetic attitude, with a genuine desire to help others.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to get to and from the client's home
• Driver Licence: Must have a full or restricted driver's licence to be considered for the role
• Working Rights: Be eligible to work in New Zealand. You must have the right to work in New Zealand, and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.