Community Support Worker - ESD Kaiāwhina at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Tasman Community

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Nelson - Tasman Community
• 0.5FTE (40 hours a fornight) to 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
• Permanent part-time and full-time positions

Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

As a Kaiāwhina, you will provide essential practical and emotional support to patients as they transition from hospital to home. This role is crucial in ensuring patients feel safe, supported, and empowered in their recovery journey.

Key elements of this role will include:

• Assisting allied health professionals to deliver rehabilitation programmes within people - s homes.
• Sourcing, delivering and set up of equipment to promote health, wellbeing and maintaining independence.
• Plus, other tasks delegated by registered Allied Health professionals.

The working hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Sunday.

If you're passionate about helping people regain their independence and thrive at home, we want to hear from you.

About the Team/Service/Location

An Early Support Discharge (ESD) Service is being established in the Nelson Tasman region, designed to help patients transition smoothly from hospital to home with the right support. The team will work closely with patients, whānau, and healthcare providers to improve recovery outcomes and independence in the community. We are seeking passionate Kaiāwhina to join our dynamic team and make a real difference in people's lives.

About you:

Key Responsibilities:

• Using a rehabilitative approach, assist patients with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal care, and mobility support.
• Provide cultural and emotional support to patients and their whānau.
• Monitor patient well-being and report any concerns to the healthcare team.
• Promote independence and confidence in patients' home environments.

Qualifications

• It - s essential that you have Year 11 - NCEA Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) and a current full driver - s licence.
• The NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, is to be completed within 2 years of commencement.

Skills & Experience

• Previous health sector experience is essential
• A caring and compassionate nature with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health NZ is the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. 
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online career - s portal before 11:59pm on Monday 3 February 2025.

For general application enquiries please contact our recruitment team Athena.Nguyen@nmdhb.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact Lisa Parkes - Service Manager Community Services & Rural Hospital Lisa.Parkes@nmdhb.govt.nz