Support Worker - Mara Service

Job summary
Part Time Application ClosesCanterbury - Christchurch City Healthcare Support WorkerAbout Hohepa 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.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Support Pete in structuring his day and getting active in the community• Provide clear plans for Pete's daily activities and discuss them every morning• Provide reassurance and quick solutions in unexpected events and changes in routine• Remain calm under pressure and walk away in times of Pete's high anxiety• Communicate with Pete using photos, images, gestures, and sounds• Be patient and allow Pete time to communicate• Have a sense of humor and engage in jokes with Pete• Assist Pete in gardening, watching rugby, and going down water slides
Requirements
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle physical aggression• Effective communication skills using photos, images, gestures, and sounds• Ability to understand and reconnect quickly after expressing feelings of aggression• Ability to provide clear plans and discuss them with Pete• Patience and willingness to allow Pete time to communicate• Sense of humor and willingness to engage in jokes• Interest and ability to assist Pete in gardening, watching rugby, and going down water slides
Key Skills Needed
• Effective communication using non-verbal methods• Calmness under pressure• Patience• Flexibility• Sense of humor
Benefits
• Certainty of hours through fixed rosters• Great person to staff ratio for personalized support• Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment• Ongoing support for professional and career development• Support to complete a NZQF Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level 2, 3, or 4• Long service leave