Community Support Worker – West Coast Region
OTHER•Svalbard•NZD 0k - NZD 0k
About this role
Are you resilient, energetic, conscientious and have an interest in supporting people with health-related issues or a disability?
If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with people we support, and can reliably help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!
About the Position | Te Mahi
Support work is fun, people-facing, challenging, but very rewarding. Supporting people in the community is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide person-led invaluable services that maximises independence and aspirations of the people we support.
Responsibilities may Include:
- Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)
- Assisting with household management and meal preparation
- Assisting with accessing the community
- Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter cares
- Medication support
- Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers
Job Location: Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport
Employment Type: Casual
Days of Work: As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including AM, PM, and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.
The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.
About you | He momo
You are a friendly, social, and compassionate person who loves engaging with others and building meaningful connections. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.
The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):
- Ideally, prior personal care experience is preferred, but it is not essential
- A Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial, and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided)
- Flexibility and reliability to work on a rotating roster
- Access to a reliable car and ability to drive independently (a full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)
- Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must
Benefits | Ki te huanga
- Pay Band: $24.13 - $28.49 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).
- Flexible hours
- Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
- Opportunities to gain your Level 3 Qualification in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
- Paid competency trainings
- Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Refer a friend programme
The Organisation | Te Whakahaerenga
Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want.
We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication — values that shape everything we do.
Hiahia | Interested?
Contact us even if you do not have a qualification, as we are looking for people who are willing to learn, who will be reliable and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate how you will travel between people we support, we are happy to talk about the opportunities we may have for you.
Location
South Island
Department
South Island
Employment Type
Casual
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$24.13 - $28.49
What you'll do
- The Community Support Worker will assist individuals with personal cares, household management, and community access. They will also provide medication support and help with mobility needs.
About healthvision
We are an award-winning provider of specialised, top quality home healthcare for people who require assistance to live independently at home due to injury, illness or disability for the short or long term, 24-hours per day to a few hours per week.
Our services include : Assessments and Rehabilitation, Nursing Care, Personalised Cares, Homecare and Home Support, ACC Client Support, Spinal and Head Injury Support, Disability Support, Long Term Condition Management and Elderly Care. Our teams are based in Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, the Central Region and Canterbury.
Healthvision was established in 1998 by Sue Doherty, a UK-trained Registered Nurse who identified a need for a quality and responsive home-based care service. Healthvision NZ is a parent company of Healthvision UK established in 2008.
Over the years Healthvision has earned an excellent reputation in both the health care sector and the community. We’ve built relationships with GPs, specialists, ACC, the Ministry of Health, DHB's, community groups and families, and are actively embracing innovative new technologies that complement traditional care in specialist services.
Healthvision is quality certified by ACC, HDANZ, the DAA Group and compliant with Home and Community Support Sector Standards.We have outstanding quality measures so that we can help our clients achieve their very best. We are also a member of the Home & Community Health Association and the Northern Rehabilitation Providers Group.
For more information on how to access our services, funding options and to discuss your individual needs please call us free on (0508) 733 377 or email us at [email protected].
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does healthvision pay for a Community Support Worker – West Coast Region?
healthvision offers a competitive compensation package for the Community Support Worker – West Coast Region role. The salary range is NZD 0k - 0k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Community Support Worker – West Coast Region do at healthvision?
As a Community Support Worker – West Coast Region at healthvision, you will: the Community Support Worker will assist individuals with personal cares, household management, and community access. They will also provide medication support and help with mobility needs..
Is the Community Support Worker – West Coast Region position at healthvision remote?
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