Job Description
Summary
Support workers required to assist our clients with spinal cord injury's. Clients require complex care, home-help and community support. Clients are located in Tauranga and Te Puke.
We are seeking support workers who are available for a range of morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts. There is also the option to pick up extra shifts when available.
About the Company
Drake Medox supports individuals with complex injury's to live independently at home with our professional homecare staff.
About the role:
- Personal cares - bowel cares and catheter management
- Complete stretches and transfers using hoists
- Household chores, meal preparation and medication administration
- Assisting the client with accessing community facilities, going shopping, meeting friends and attending medical appointments
Skills and attributes required:
- Support Worker or similar experience is essential due to the complex cares required
- Live in Tauranga or Te Puke
- Available to work a range of morning, evening and weekend shifts
- Right to work in New Zealand
- Full New Zealand Driver's Licence and your own reliable transport
- Willingness to study towards NZQA Health and Well-being qualifications
- Ability to commit to the position long term
Drake employee benefits:
- $24.39-$30.36 per hour depending on qualification
- Travel allowance provided (time and mileage)
- Robust on-boarding and client specific training
- On-going training and development and support to complete NZQA Health and Well-being qualifications
- 24/7 on call assistance
- Staff benefits and discounts
How to apply:
If you're interested in supporting our clients and making a difference, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. Alternatively, please call 0800 840 940 - option 1 then option 3 if you'd like to discuss this further.