St John of God Hauora Trust is a leading provider of disability, youth, and social services in Aotearoa. All caregivers are equally valued as key participants in our mission. The Caregivers who come together each day share a collective commitment to our values of manaakitanga (hospitality), aroha (compassion), whakaute (respect), tika (justice) and hiranga (excellence).
We provide residential care and support services to Tāngata Whaikaha or people living with physical and neurological disability.
Two of our Community Homes have several shifts available, and we are offering permanent full-time or part-time positions, depending on your requirements and your suitability for the role. You will be supporting people under the age of 65 who have physical and/or neurological disabilities who require clinical and personal support to assist them to live within their community. By assisting with household tasks such as general housework, laundry and meal preparation you will be cental to facilitating an enriching and fulfilling life.
About the Role
In this role you will be:
- Working with and supporting tāngata whaikaha within a home like environment.
- Providing support in alignment with tāngata needs to achieve their goals of everyday living.
- Assisting tāngata to achieve activities of everyday living with hands on help and cares as required.
- Supporting and implementing care/support plans.
- Managing and administering medication.
- Monitoring levels of wellbeing and ensuring that any concerns/incidents or accidents are reported and documented accurately.
- Supporting tāngata to engage in activities, building community connections with them.
- Assisting with meal preparation, cooking, housework, and house related tasks.
About You
In this role you will:
- Have the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive working relationships with tāngata whaikaha and colleagues.
- Be a skilled Support Worker who can support tāngata whaikaha in a culturally safe manner.
- Have a compassionate and caring nature with therapeutic communication skills including calming/de-escalation skills.
- Have a strong work ethic.
- Have a National Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (level 4) or equivalent.
- ICT skills to use software including One Chart and eCase.
- Have a full driver's licence.
- Existing Work Visa with 2 New Zealand work referees
- Current First Aid Qualification
- Caregiving experience (2+ years) preferably
- Existing Work Visa with 2 New Zealand work referees
- Current First Aid Qualification
Benefits of working for St John of God Hauora Trust
- Competitive salary, allowances, and benefits.
- Range of part-time and full-time shift options available.
- Work in a friendly, diverse, and supportive team environment.
- Great staff to resident ratios where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.
About Us
St John of God Health and Ability Services supports people living with neurological and physical disabilities to lead engaging and fulfilling lives. Our Community Homes in Addington and Rolleston provide a homely and safe environment for those who do not necessarily require hospital level care but do require skilled clinical support. Our services employ over 350 people in Canterbury and Wellington. At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and sexual identities.
We very much look forward to meeting you to discuss your future career in care at St John of God Hauora Trust. Visit www.careers.sjog.nz to discover your career in care – and meet some of the diverse people leading our work in communities around New Zealand.
Applications close 5pm, 19 May 2024. If you have any queries regarding this role or would like a copy of the Position Description, please go to www.careers.sjog.nz or email hr@sjog.org.nz.
