Support Worker

Tuwharetoa Health is a kaupapa Maori health services provider dedicated to uplifting and empowering whanau by delivering services to the Turangi, Taupo and Mangakino communities that reflect the values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Huhuatanga. We are committed to creating a supportive environment that encourages growth, resilience and wellbeing within our communities.

Our vision is to improve the health of all who reside in the rohe of Ngati Tuwharetoa.

Would you like to have a positive impact on the lives of whānau by supporting them to maintain their independence and quality of life?

We are currently seeking support workers to provide high quality homebased support services for people in their own homes.

Your focus will be to support people to live their best life as independently as they can.

The role may include:

· Providing support with personal care and household tasks

· Emotional support

· Medication supervision

· Meal preparation

You will have:

· A passion to help people

· Patience and kindness

· Excellent communication skills

· The ability to work alternate weekends

· A reliable car, mobile phone, and access to email.

A certificate in Health and Wellbeing at level 2 is desirable but not essential as Tūwharetoa Health do support staff to achieve Health and Wellbeing qualifications at level 2 and beyond while employed.

Tūwharetoa Health pays in line with the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement (2017), including travel.