Support Worker

Are you seeking a change of pace? Do you enjoy a hands-on role, working with people? If you are a conscientious, honest individual, with a caring nature, great communication and a passion for helping people, we would love to hear from you!

We are now seeking permanent full time and part time support workers to join our Homecare team in Nelson.

Te Mahi/About the Position

As a Support Worker in Nelson you will be working within the community supporting a variety of individuals to support them to live happy and meaningful lives. A day in this role will see you:

• Following a care plan, to provide support with personal care and household duties,
• Completing such tasks as assistance with showering, dressing, mobility, medication support, hosiery application; housework and meal preparation supports,
• Working autonomously with a wide range of clients in the community,
• Using your personal vehicle to drive between scheduled visits,
• Representing Nurse Maude in your professional presentation and approach to each client and their Whanau,

Hours of work:

• We are seeking employees to work approximately 20 - 40 hours per week.
• Operating Monday through Sunday, the successful permanent applicants will be offered guaranteed hours and agreed work times, inclusive of morning, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Having availability to work at least alternate weekends is preferred

He momo/About you

To be successful in this position, you will:

• Be professional, honest, and reliable.
• Be friendly in your approach, passionate about working with people, and providing a high level of care for our clients.
• Be fit and able to achieve all tasks associated with the position, including bending, crouching, and long periods of time on your feet.
• Hold a full New Zealand driver licence and have your own reliable transport.
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude

As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

• Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities.
• Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers
• Health Insurance- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
• Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research
• Hourly rate - Your experience is recognised with competitive rates.

Te Whakahaerenga/The Organisation

Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 400,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.

Ki aro/Interested?

If you are interested in a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please visit our website https://careers.nursemaude.org.nz/search. For a copy of the position description, please view this job via our website. Scroll to the bottom of the advert and the PD is attached as a link.