Day Service Support Worker

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Presbyterian Support Northern is hiring a Day Service Support Worker in Tauranga to plan and run engaging activities for older adults and individuals living with disabilities, including driving clients to activities and assisting with meals, on Tuesday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm, onsite. You will prepare and deliver activities, help clients participate meaningfully, and handle administration to keep the day running smoothly. The ideal candidate has experience supporting older adults including those with dementia or disabilities, a Full New Zealand Driver’s License, excellent spoken English, a warm caring can do attitude, and the ability to juggle tasks in a changing environment. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight activity facilitation and teamwork, confirm your licensing and availability, and show alignment with our values; visit https://careers.psn.org.nz/

Kia ora!  Great opportunity to use your creativity and flair to prepare and run interactive activities in a group setting.

Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, providing critical health and social services on a day to day basis. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have A Better Life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership; and Tangata Whenua.

Te Kowhiringa I  The Opportunity 

Our Enliven Day Service team ensure that our older generations and those living with disabilities have access to community-based programmes, focused on high quality, interesting activities that matter, in a safe and enriching environment. Our aim is that our client's enjoy a life of independence while participating actively in their community.

As a Day Service Support Worker, you are responsible for the care and support of clients attending our local Day Service.  This includes preparing and delivering the activities, helping our clients participate in a meaningful way that suits them, and associated administration and tasks to enable the day to occur in a streamlined and effective manner.  Other tasks can include driving clients to and from the programme, and assisting with the preparation and distribution of meals. 

This role is Tuesday - Friday 8am - 4pm each day

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I  Your Skills and Experience 

We'd love to hear from you if you are passionate about community work with experience organising and facilitating group activities for older people.

In addition, you will have:

• Experience in meeting the needs of older adults, including those with dementia or disabilities.

• A Full New Zealand Driver's License (sorry but we cannot accept any international licenses).

• Excellent communication skills including clear spoken English.

• A caring manner and positive "Can do" attitude.

• Able to juggle multiple tasks and adjust to changing circumstances.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I  Highlights of Working with Us

Our people are critical to our success.  You can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Working in our team means you will have access to:

• Guaranteed consistent hours and recognition for long service

• Ongoing award winning training programmes and e-learning packages

• Great equipment including a Samsung table / device for work use 

• External / expert counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes

• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family

• Discounted services and products through our BOOST programme

We are also accredited as a Dementia Friendly Organisation, Domestic Violence Free Workplace; and are proud members of Diversity Works and the Pride Pledge.

To check out our Careers page, please copy and paste https://careers.psn.org.nz/ into your browser to learn more about us and working here, including other exciting opportunities with us.

E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for )… Together, we can create meaningful change and enhance lives in our community. Join us on this rewarding journey.