Behavioural Support Worker
Healthcare · Whanganui, New Zealand · Full-Time · $24.68 - $30.13/hr
Here is a straightforward opportunity: an accredited AEWV employer in Whanganui, New Zealand is recruiting a Behavioural Support Worker. You do not need a background in health or disability services. The employer wants people who are serious about a Support Worker career and who bring a positive attitude to every shift.
Your job will be to support individuals with complex behavioural and medical needs, keep them safe, encourage positive behaviour and help them gain independence in daily living.
Prepare an English CV, and remember that a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals living with complex behavioural and medical needs as they deal with overwhelming emotions and health-related difficulties.
- Keep people safe, reinforce positive behaviour, manage risk and respond decisively when situations turn challenging.
- Build each person's independence and teach skills for everyday living.
- Carry out tasks suited to each individual's ability, which can cover transportation, employment, finances, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, showering and giving medication.
- Work across daytime, evening, overnight and weekend rosters.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Preferred: a track record of managing challenging behaviours.
- Skill in navigating behaviours that can challenge.
- Willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and wakeover shifts.
- Comfortable and proficient with computers and tablets every day.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Physical fitness for providing necessary physical support.
- Full NZ driver's license.
Apply: jobs@naijaabroad.com.ng · WhatsApp