Support Worker
Legal Right to Work Required
This employer requires applicants to already have the legal right to work in the job location. You must hold valid work authorisation, residence status, or citizenship.
This opportunity may still be relevant if you already have work authorization in the country, are a permanent resident, citizen, or hold a valid work visa.
Role Summary
Join Equitas as a Support Worker in New Zealand, helping individuals with traumatic brain injuries achieve independence and a fulfilling lifestyle.
About the Organisation
We are a small niche residential service for people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury based in Avonhead, Christchurch. We are searching for caring people to join us and help us achieve our vision of enabling people to thrive and have a unique lifestyle of their choice. This role provides a high level of satisfaction, is very autonomous and enables you to make a real difference in people's lives.
- Passion to support people with all their needs
- Caring, reliable and trustworthy
- Respectful of people's differences
- Experience preferred but desire and ability to learn is fine if you have the right attitude
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Must have a full New Zealand driver's license without any restrictions and happy to drive a mobility van
- Must have the right to legally work in New Zealand without any work restrictions.
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Strong professional boundaries
- Available to work on a rostered basis, 4 days on and 2 days off.
- Current vacancies to work either day shifts (6.50am-3pm) or afternoon shifts (2:50pm-11pm). Please advise of your shift pattern preference in your cover letter.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing relationships with the people we support, their families and others involved in their lives
- Supporting residents' rehabilitation and independence
- Taking people out into the community usually on a one-to-one basis
- Assisting with personal care needs, including showering, dressing and grooming
- Administering medication
- Household management and meal preparation
- Driving mobility vans
- Ability to provide clear documentation
Working Conditions
- High staff to resident ratio generally 1 staff to 2 residents
- Weekend rates
- Birthday leave (permanent employees) after 6 months employment
- Support to learn the role in a friendly and helpful team
- Training opportunities
- The Employee Assistance Programme
Requirements
- full New Zealand driver's license
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a full driver's license without restrictions.
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