Support Worker - Awake Nights

Wise Group • Beech Grove, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a predominantly an aged care mental health site, nestled in the vineyards on the outskirts of Brightwater with picturesque countryside views and the Richmond Ranges.

Our six-bed facility is committed to helping our residents lead fulfilling and joyful lives. As a mental health provider, we specialize in supporting older clients with mental health needs.

We have an opportunity for a new team member to join us in a permanent, part-time position working Friday and Saturday awake night shift, 11pm – 7.30am, in our Brightwater, Nelson residential service. Preferably you’ll hold the Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification, or equivalent.

You’ll work alongside individuals to support their recovery, enhance their wellbeing, and help them live a meaningful life. This could involve tasks like assisting with meal preparation and cleaning up. It's all about making a positive difference in their lives.
You’ll also:
Focusing on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
Relevant administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues
You’ll need to be prepared to support our clients to do whatever it takes using a recovery model
Whilst the whai ora you support are sleeping you will complete tasks such as cleaning and maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits and preparation of paperwork.

Requirements

• You’ll work in a recovery focused way and have impeccable attention to detail.
• You’ll also hold a current comprehensive first aid certificate covering units 6400, 6401 and 6402 or be willing to obtain one within 3 months of employment
• You’ll have a cultural awareness, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Nice To Haves

• Preferably you’ll hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level 4 (or a recognised equivalent)
• Preferably you’ll have experience in aged care (but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Care for our tāngata whaiora during the night to ensure they have what they need
• Assisting with meal preparation and cleaning up
• Focusing on the individuals needs and providing culturally safe practice
• Relevant administrative tasks, comprehensive notes and effective handover, and supporting and collaborating with your colleagues
• Supporting our clients to do whatever it takes using a recovery model
• Completing tasks such as cleaning and maintaining things like filing, first aid kits, emergency kits and preparation of paperwork

Benefits

• Receive a meal on the awake night shift
• Increased Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed