Support Workers, Whangarei

Access Community Health | UruĀtea is a leading provider of home-based healthcare and support in New Zealand. We are a 4,000-strong team committed to community health since the 1920s. Our nurses and Kaiāwhina | Support Workers serve over 20,000 people, listening and caring for each individual.Each person has unique care needs, and you will support them with daily living activities. No qualifications or prior experience are necessary, as we provide comprehensive training to equip you with essential skills and knowledge. Our Kaiāwhina Skills Framework training occurs during your first two to four weeks, combining practical training, online learning, and mentorship.Training covers basics such as: Infection prevention and control Moving and Handling Medication management Personal cares, compression therapy, meal preparation, etc. Policies and procedures Mōhou Ake | About You Genuinely enjoy working with people who need support and seeing them thriveBe intuitive and responsive to people's feelings and needs Own a smartphone Have the right to work in New Zealand Hold a full or restricted driver’s license Be available to work every second weekend Weekend work adds an extra $1.00/hour to your pay! Access views Kaiāwhina | Support Work as a professional career. We offer a career pathway framework to develop your profession.Enjoy an exclusive Spark Mobile Plan with unlimited data (40GB at max speed, then reduced), unlimited NZ/AU calls&texts, hotspot access, and voicemail for just $24.15/month. Our Mission Access Community Health | UruĀtea aims to create a better day, every day, for thousands of people across Aotearoa, enabling them to live independently at home and in their communities. 'Uru Ātea' means "to enter space," symbolizing our commitment to delivering services in our clients' space, wherever that may be.How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to gain insights. We support you wherever you are. Our team of 3,500 nurses, support workers, and health professionals serve throughout Aotearoa with dedication and compassion, inspired by our founders nearly 100 years ago.Today, over 36,000 people trust Access for quality home care, nursing, disability, and serious injury support. We would love you to join our community. Support Workers benefit from our paid induction, hands-on mentoring, and the opportunity to enroll in a recognized vocational qualification in health and wellbeing through Te Pūkenga/Careerforce.#J-18808-Ljbffr