[Hiring] Homecare Support Workers @Heretaunga

Role Description

We are looking for Casual Homecare Support Workers who can work during the week and/or weekends. Most cares are provided between the hours of 8am to 11am and 4pm to 6pm. There are some welfare checks and medication supervision during the middle of the day (including travel time). You will need your own reliable vehicle to travel from client to client and you are paid a Pay Equity hourly rate plus a travel allowance which covers your travel expenses and the time it takes to travel between clients. We use Carecall and Remote worker for rostering, whanau care plans and timesheets. A reasonable level of computer and technology skills is required as we use email, mobile phones and apps. Full training on Care Call will be provided.

• Supervise showering, dressing and other personal cares
• Help with household cleaning to a high standard
• Meal preparation
• Medication support
• Welfare checks

Qualifications

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Having a Level 2, 3 or 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificate is an advantage, as is experience in Hoist training
• Full Drivers Licence
• Own reliable vehicle
• Knowledge of the Heretaunga region
• Excellent reliability and work ethic
• Understanding of Tikanga and Te Reo Māori or willingness to learn
• Enthusiasm, energy and a high degree of flexibility
• Whakawhānaungatanga - able to make connections with the whānau we work with

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