Support Worker
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25.08 - $30.43/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Looking at kerja luar negara in the care sector? A trust near Dunedin, New Zealand that runs community living homes is hiring full-time Support Workers for its Permanent Relief Team, at 40 hours a week.
You would support people with learning disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives in a safe, warm, home-like environment. Rosters mix day, afternoon and evening work with awake nights, split shifts and weekends, and the practical side covers shopping, meals, personal care and outings. Person-centred care, inclusion and community connection guide the trust.
On the visa side, accredited employer status means the trust can stand behind AEWV applications: it is willing to offer sponsorship to suitably experienced, qualified candidates, and the position has skill level 4 approval. This role is for applicants already in New Zealand with work rights.
Then get an up-to-date English CV ready that shows your caregiving experience, any health and wellbeing certificate and your driving licence clearly. Prepare a disability support CV in English with Build AI CV and you are ready to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Help with everyday routines like the shopping
- Get meals ready and lend a hand with housework
- Give personal care that is respectful and safe
- Go with people to community activities and on outings
- Encourage people to be independent, make their own choices and stay well
- Work to support plans
- Keep tidy, accurate notes
Requirements & Eligibility
- Support for people with learning disabilities that is respectful and person-centred
- Plenty of common sense, and comfortable working independently
- A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Good skills with computers
- Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver or Support Worker experience gained in NZ, or else a Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 2 or higher)
- Open to working weekends and a range of different shifts
- Holder of a full New Zealand driver's licence (essential), with New Zealand work rights
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Visa guide: New Zealand AEWV Guide for Malaysians