Disability Support Worker - Kapiti Coast - Pool

Disability Support Worker - Kapiti Coast - POOL Listed 3 days Ago MASH Trust What can we offer you? You will earn between $23.38 - 29.10 per hour, depending on your qualification Extensive ongoing training opportunitiesComprehensive induction and orientation programmeCareer growth and advancement within your chosen fieldFree yearly Flu VaccinationsMASH Trust provides a wide range of support services for people with Mental Health, Intellectual or Physical Disability or Illness, Alcohol and Addiction and Youth Respite Care These services are offered either at the residential homes we support, or people who require support in their own homes, or in the community.
MASH operates throughout the lower North Island in the Wellington, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay regions.
The Position:
We have a Full Time position available as a POOL staff member working across a number of our Disability Services located in Paraparaumu.A POOL staff member is a staff member that works in a variety of homes covering all of the gaps that we have available due to annual leave and training.
This position means your shift pattern may change from week to week but you are provided your roster at least a fortnight in advance.You must be available to work both AM and PM shifts, weekdays and weekends.
Ideally you will have experience and training in managing challenging behaviours.Your can do attitude and ability to adapt to challenging situations will make you a suitable candidate.
We are looking for candidates with a desire to learn and grow within their role and wanting flexibility with hours of work, not just a standard nine-to-five.
Shifts will include weekend work.To be the right fit for our organisation you would bring:
A passion for supporting people to enhance their livesCaring and empathetic natureThe ability to care out personal cares including showering and dressingReliability and honesty with a high level of integrityEligibility to work in New Zealand Current Full Driver's licence as you will be required to drive a van as part of your day to day job Applicants will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier if the right applicant is found.
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