Community Support Worker / Level 3

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Full time - 30 Hours per week

5 Day work week – Saturday to Wednesday

$26.75 – $28.85 per hour

Do you have a NZQF Health and Wellbeing Level 3 or equivalent and are you good enough to be part of the ALI’S CARE team?

Do you want to join a team of support workers working in the community who embrace the principal of equity in healthcare and strive to provide an exceptional level of care? With changing client demand Ali’s is looking to fill positions in Canterbury with experienced Support Workers with a minimum qualification of a NZQF Health and Wellbeing Level 3.

Ali’s Home Healthcare is a locally owned company providing care to the Canterbury community and employment to a team of support workers for over 20 years. Ali’s is dedicated to the personal development of all its team and prides itself in being an inclusive employer embracing all cultures. 

At Ali’s You can expect:

• A permanent position.

• 30 hours per week.

• An extensive induction programme and continued on the job training.

• Acknowledgement of your work.

• A Birthday gift.

• Membership to the ALI’S CARE Penapena (savings society).

• Hourly rates from $26.75 to $28.85, based on your NZQF qualification and experience.  

• In between travel allowance over 15 km 70 cents per km (all travel under 15km fixed at $2.59)

 Tasks will vary depending on the service plan of the people you support but can include:

• Personal care tasks like showering, toileting, dressing and eating.

• Household tasks like cleaning, cooking, shopping.

• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers.

• Companionship.

• Maintaining accurate client records.

• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting concerns.

  What you must have to be considered for this role:

• Minimum Level 3 NZQF.

• At least 2 years’ experience in care giving, disability support or healthcare support work.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication (English).

• Full driver’s license with a reliable vehicle – Work milage is paid.

• Be able to work rostered shifts on weekends.

• No criminal convictions and can pass a police check.

• A reasonable level of fitness.

• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test and be willing to adhere to on-going random drug and alcohol testing.

• Honest, hardworking, and well presented.

If you tick every point above, then we want to hear from you.  Apply for this position via seek with a copy of your CV and a covering letter.