Behavioural Support Worker
Visa sponsorship
Healthcare · Whanganui, New Zealand · Full-Time · $24.68 - $30.13/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Whanganui needs Support Workers to work alongside people with complex behavioural and medical needs, helping them cope with intense emotions and health challenges while keeping everyone safe and encouraging positive behaviour. A big part of the job is helping people grow their independence and pick up the skills they need for daily living.
Earlier experience in the health and disability sector is not necessary; a strong wish to build a career as a Support Worker and a positive attitude count for a lot. Sponsorship is possible because the employer is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer, approved by Immigration New Zealand to hire on the Accredited Employer Work Visa.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work with people who have complex behavioural and medical needs, helping them handle overwhelming emotions and health-related difficulties
- Keep people safe and encourage positive behaviour
- Help each person develop independence and learn daily living skills
- Take on tasks that match each person's ability, which can include transportation, employment, finances, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, showering and medication administration
- Cover daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts, manage risk and respond well in difficult situations
Requirements & Eligibility
- Experience managing challenging behaviours is preferred
- Able to work through behaviours that can challenge
- Availability for flexible shifts, including weekends and wakeover shifts
- Comfortable and proficient with computers and tablets every day
- Written and verbal communication skills that are strong
- Physical fitness to give the necessary physical support, and a Full NZ driver's license
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