Support Worker - Ashburton (Geneva Healthcare)

We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team with our client based in Ashburton. We are seeking individuals with experience in caring our client with fracture on the cervical spine, with spinal cord injury, closed neck, back of head and C4/5 dislocation. Our client is unable to take care of themselves and hence need support with their daily routines promoting their independence. Due to the complexity of the cares, commitment to the shifts is vital.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You will have the ability to work one on one with our clients, to ensure they live their best life possible.

Requirements:

• Comfortable in a medical home environment
• Confident to handle cares independently
• Must have a full NZ driving licence
• Must be eligible to work in NZ
• Subject to clean police clearance check
• Able to commit to the shifts

Tasks:

• Bowel /Bladder Support
• Skin Care support
• Mobility Support
• Medication management
• Personal cares
• Overnight cares

*Flexibility required

Shifts:

• Monday 7am-9am, 9am-7pm
• Monday 9pm-11pm, 11pm-7am sleep over
• Tuesday 9am-7pm
• Wednesday 9am-7pm
• Thursday 9am-7pm

*With the opportunity to pick up more shifts as they become available

What we can offer you:

• Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
• We provide support services through umbrella anytime you might need counselling support advice.
• Ongoing support provided by a dedicated career coach for your career growth.
• Travel reimbursement between your clients.
• Subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Free mobile phone

Why choose Geneva Healthcare?
Geneva Healthcare is a healthcare organisation that works closely with ACC, the Ministry of Health and DHBs to provide personalised care to clients in their own homes and to assist them in achieving the best quality of life.

Apply now or call Rosminna on 0800 266 577 ext.89270 for a confidential chat.

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