Support Workers

Trade · Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr

A leading healthcare support organisation in Canterbury, New Zealand, is hiring Support Workers to deliver care in community, residential and healthcare settings throughout the region.

What the work involves: helping people with daily activities, community participation, wellbeing goals and personal development. You will move between mental health, disability support, community care and healthcare environments, which gives you diverse experience.

The role suits compassionate, dependable people who want flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a positive impact on people's lives. Apply only through official channels; a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Work within care plans, workplace procedures and health and safety rules
Record information accurately and keep healthcare teams informed through clear communication
Support people in community, residential and healthcare settings with compassion, adapting to a range of healthcare and community environments
Help clients manage daily living tasks, take part in community life, work towards personal goals and maintain meaningful lifestyles
Assist people living with disabilities, mental health needs or complex care requirements
Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations and behavioural support needs
Form respectful, positive relationships with service users, their families and wider support networks
Uphold each client's independence, dignity, wellbeing and inclusion, providing reliable person-centred care to professional standards

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 6 months' experience in a Disability Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Mental Health Assistant, Healthcare Assistant or similar position
Full New Zealand Driver's Licence and the confidence to drive service vehicles where required
Ability to commit to regular shifts, meet safe working hour requirements and manage your availability responsibly and reliably
Flexibility to cover a variety of shifts, weekends included when required
Strong communication skills, a caring, respectful and professional approach, and the ability to keep calm and effective under challenging situations
Dedication to high-quality person-centred support, with the ability to work in different community, disability, mental health and healthcare settings
Experience supporting people with complex needs, disabilities or mental health requirements is highly regarded

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