Part Time Application Closes 26 Apr 2024 Canterbury - Christchurch City Healthcare Support Worker About Hohepa Working at Hohepa, is different from the average, you become part of our community of people, staff, volunteers, and contractors who all have a common goal - helping people to reach their full potential and lead enriched and meaningful lives in a holistic, supportive environment. We are a community leader providing services and support for people living with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner's principles of anthroposophy, we seek to understand each person and situation as unique, not a one size fits all philosophy. About the Role Lamb and Marker house is based at Hohepa in Somerfield, in this role you will be supporting people with high medical needs and people that are diagnosed with Dementia and an Intellectual Disability. You will be passionate about supporting and extending people's ability to access and be part of their wider community. If you are looking for a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you. This is a double staffed hours with 7 residents, experience in the disability sector or relevant qualifications are preferred but not essential, training will be provided for the right candidate if successful.This position's salary scale is set by pay equity and dependent on qualification level, pays between $22.70 and $28.25 per hour. Rostered hours: Position 1 Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday 3pm to 9pm Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday 3pm to 9pm Total Hours per Fortnight: 42 Position 2 Week 1: Sunday to Monday 3pm to 11pm Week 2: Sunday to Monday 3pm to 11pm Total Hours per Fortnight: 32 About You Your aroha and approach is what really matters at Hohepa – previous experience is not a prerequisite because we provide on-the-job training.?You will either be an experienced Support Worker looking for a change or you are simply looking for a career where your enthusiasm and passion for helping others will make a real difference in people's lives.?To thrive in a Support Coordinator role at Hohepa you will be: Self-motivated, energetic and flexible with a high level of initiative. A team player - Work closely with and supporting your colleagues, creating a great team environment. A kind nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and continue to develop your skills as a support worker. Experience in Nursing, Aged Care or other equivalent experience Benefits of working at Hohepa At Hohepa, as part of our team you will: Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters Enjoy a great person to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalised support Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment Receive ongoing support for your professional and career development Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level, 2, 3 or 4 Long service leave Christchurch City Council Gym and Pool Membership discounts Untamed Organic Vegetable discount Applicants must have a full driver's licence and ability to work in New Zealand.
