Complex Care Support Worker - Christchurch x 10 Po

• 10 Positions - Throughout Christchurch
• Permanent Employees - Full-time, guaranteed 30 Hours Per Week (Rostered)
• $26.16 - $28.25 Per Hour + Travel Time + Travel KM's + ongoing training

Life Plus is a leading Healthcare services provider, delivering services throughout New Zealand. To be the best we hire the best and so we are looking to recruit superstar Complex Caregivers throughout Christchurch, with 10 positions available!

Tasks involved include (but not limited to):

• To maintain an awareness of the Service User's personal needs
• Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for day care or trips out
• Washing/bathing/showering/shaving/grooming/cleaning teeth
• Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene
• Assisting with the use of Aids in daily living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required
• Helping with rehabilitation programs, as prescribed by Healthcare Professionals
• Prompting and assisting the service user to take prescribed medication
• Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service users likes/dislikes and assisting with feeding, as required
• General cleaning duties to include cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, bed-making etc.
• Shopping (from local stores only) and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting
• Handling of money for shopping within policy and care plan guidelines
• Encouragement to maintain independence
• Ensuring any problems or concerns are referred to appropriately

About You

• You have atleast minimum of 3 months of professional healthcare experience doing complex cares
• Level 3 or Level 4 NZQA or willingness to work towards
• You have experience with Bowel and Catheter Care
• You have experience operating a hoist or familiar with manual handling
• You have good Communication Skills
• You have full and clean driver's license
• You have flexibility to travel around Christchurch
• You are ABLE to do a WAKEOVER night shifts and weekend shifts
• You are willing to do stretches and/or exercise
• You are Self-motivated, reliable, flexible, and punctual
• You are Caring and sensitive to the needs of others
• You are Culturally aware
• You are an active team player but also able to work on their own initiative

In return:

• Permanent Employees - Full-time, guaranteed 30 Hours Per Week (Rostered including weekends)
• Competitive Salary - $26.16 - $28.25 Per Hour + Travel Time + Travel KM's
• Ongoing training & professional development / CareerForce Apprenticeships
• Flexibility and variety in your role
• A passionate and innovative healthcare team to work with who you can contact 24/7 to assist you.

How to apply?

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Take the next step in your care career now! - come join our friendly, supportive team now!!!!

Please send your CV together with your cover letter to mailto:Bex.Ellis@lifeplus.co.nz.