Support Worker

Te Mahi/About the Position

We are offering the opportunity for you to join a small, dedicated team of Support Workers providing 24/7 care across seven days a week for a client with complex needs. This role involves working one-on-one to deliver high-quality, person-centred support in a home environment.

Key responsibilities include

Providing personal care and domestic assistance

Meal preparation and medication oversight

Hoisting and safe manual handling

Indirect supervision and community transport

Supporting the client in line with best practice standards

He momo/About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes:

Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification

(Level 2 with relevant experience and/or working towards Level 3 will also be considered)

Strong understanding of the Support Worker role

Experience supporting clients with spinal cord injury or similar complex needs

Confidence working one-on-one with a client

Effective communication skills

Willingness to complete any additional training required (with support provided)

Ability to perform all aspects of the Support Worker role in line with best practice

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 including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures.

Staff Discounts – 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.

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 40,000 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?

We are now accepting online applications and welcome you to apply.

To view the position description, visit www.nursemaude.org.nz and scroll to the bottom of the advert.