Community Support Worker - Assisting a Spinal Injury Service User

We are currently seeking experienced & qualified Community Support Workers for our 24/7 spinal injury complex care service user living in Oxford.

If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with people we support to help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!

About the Position | Te Mahi

Support work is fun, people-facing, challenging, and very rewarding, and it is also a deeply empathetic journey. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support, led by the people you will be supporting.

Responsibilities may Include:

Working closely with our service user to provide support as they go about their daily tasks

Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)

Assisting with household management and meal preparation

Supporting exercise programmes

Assisting with accessing the community

Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter cares

Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers

Medication support

Ensuring the service user's comfort, safety, and well-being at all time

Job Location – Oxford (Waimakariri, Canterbury) – The service user is located in the rural Oxford area and is approximately a 1-hour drive from Christchurch.  

Employment Type: Part Time (Up to 29 Hours)

We offer a range of employment opportunities including casual, part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

Days of Work: As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including AM, PM, and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

We are looking for reliable and dedicated support workers who would be comfortable covering morning shifts from 7 am to 3 pm and night shifts, which would include sleepover shifts and weekend work. 

The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.

About you | He momo

You are a calm but confident natured individual who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges of our service users. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.

The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

Understanding of spinal injury care protocols and procedures is advantageous.

Ideally prior personal care experience is preferred

Previous experience in complex cares (for example bowel & catheter cares) is preferred (comprehensive training will be provided)

Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when required

A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial (comprehensive training can be provided)

Access to a car and ability to drive independently (a full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)

Flexibility to work on a rotating roster

Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must.

Benefits | Ki te huanga

Pay Band: $24.13 - $30.78 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).

Flexible hours

Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules

Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ

Paid competency trainings

Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services

Free Flu vaccinations

Refer a friend programme

The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga

Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want.

We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication — values that shape everything we do.

Hiahia | Interested?

Contact us even if you do not have a qualification as we are looking for people who are willing to learn, who will be reliable and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate how you will travel between people we support, we are happy to talk about the opportunities, we may have for you.