Support Worker - in home support

Are you a compassionate, organised, motivated, fun person who loves to care for others? Do you love exercise and sport, getting out and about, having a laugh and healthy living? Perhaps you're a student nurse, physiotherapist or similar & need some permanent part time work? If so we may have just what you're looking for.

We have a 30 year old female client who lives at home, who requires support in her day to day tasks. She is articulate, savvy and switched on, but is understandably very particular about who she has care for her. So not just anyone will do! We are looking for some stars!

We need people who:

• Are ideally 30-40 years of age
• Might be available for a couple of shifts a week (weekdays and weekends gaps currently)
• Can be responsible for her personal cares (showering, dressing, exercises),
• Can work out in the gym with her
• Can take her on outings (movies) and to appointments
• Can be a companion and someone she can trust and share a laugh with.
• This tends to be regular hours, Monday - Friday 8am-6pm.

You will need:

• English as a first language, with great communication skills
• A current full driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• To have a mobile phone
• L2, L3 and L4 health qualification essential
• Preferably some experience as a personal carer
• Experience with rehabilitation and supporting people after accidental brain injury is ideal.
• The legal right to work in NZ Initiative,
• High energy, a sense of humour and into fitness.
• To be reliable, honest and caring

Enjoy:

• Attractive hourly rates + holiday+ sick leave
• Travel time and mileage also paid if applicable
• A rewarding job where you really make a difference
• 24 hour support and free ongoing NZ recognised training opportunities
• Comprehensive orientation and personalised induction to the client

Care On Call is a dedicated homecare agency providing top quality care to people in their homes. We pay great hourly rates plus holiday and sick leave- you are not employed as a contractor - and there's always a friendly voice at the end of the phone. If this role is not quite right for you but homecare support work is, then just apply and let us know your availability and attributes in your cover letter!

So why not send us your CV today and join the team that genuinely cares? Our client will thank you for it!

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