Home Support Worker | Between Greymouth and Westport at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, Greymouth

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Start Date: As soon as available
Hours: Hours between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday - some weekend work may be required
Status: Permanent Full and Part Time, Casual (Please note in cover letter your preferred)
Location: Southern Region - Te Tai o Poutini (Between Greymouth and Westport)
Salary: Based on the collective agreement for Home and Community Support Workers - PSA with WCDHB
Note: Current drivers licence and own vehicle is essential. 

Kia hiwa rā!

Mō te tūnga - About the Role

We are looking for superstar who is passionate in providing exceptional care to our clients at their residence.
You will be responsible for supporting clients with personal care and household management within the home. Providing quality care to people of all ages and supporting them to remain in their homes.

This role will suit anyone who is willing to gain experience in healthcare. Full training and support will be provided.

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference. This isn - t a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements to candidates who will join us in this.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills and organisational skills
• Compassion and the ability to engage with a wide range of people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills
• Current drivers licence and own vehicle as travel will be required.
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher) is preferred but not essential  

Ngā hua - Benefits

• Orientation/ Training
• Continued focus on your career development
• Careerforce Training and Support
• Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

Mō mātou - About us

From July 2022, West Coast District Health Board transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Te Tai o Poutini West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do'

Tono ināianei - Apply Now

Enquiries: recruitment@wcdhb.health.nz
Position Ref: PC2342514
Please note that applications will be processed as they apply.

Kia mau te wehi!

It will be a condition of employment for this role that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19.This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Dose. .As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19 or pass Covid-19 to other staff. This can place an increased burden on our healthcare system.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.