!!!!!ADVANCED SUPPORT CARER WANTED!!!!!

Elke from Tawa

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a someone to join us as an advanced Support Worker:
$20 - 25 per hour

Competitive hourly rate, part-time, support provided
Hours and Days:
6-20 hrs per week
You'll be working 2 – 4hrs per day ( longer hours during school holidays) and doing 1 - 3 sessions per week

There may be occasional morning hours on Saturdays

School holidays :

We will consider employing more than one person for these times so you might apply for only the weekly work, or only the school holidays, or for both. We can be flexible with days/times for the right person. Other casual work may be available including possible over-night stays at Anthony’ house (whilst family are away).
Be part of a team using positive support to achieve true community inclusion

Ideal role for someone with a background in teaching, psychology or learning support (or a student in those fields)

About the role:

We are looking for a caregiver to help support a 22 year old young man who has an intellectual disability, ready to transition to adult life. Your job is to help him do typical things in his community, whilst helping other people get to know him. Happy to take part in activities if that’s what Anthony is interested in. This role will be challenging at times so it helps if you’re the kind of person that isn’t easily rattled and is always looking for solutions.

Also to spend time with him, walking the dogs, take him to the movies, BrainGym, Staglands or other activities.

Full training and support will be given, including behavioral strategies.

You’ll be responsible for:

Encouraging communication and participation in the community

Prompting Anthony to practice skills that he can do (but sometimes doesn’t)

Giving Anthony’s family a break by taking him out into the community

Supporting Anthony’s inclusion in the community

Some personal care support, helping Anthony shave and get changed to go to the pool among other things.

Taking Anthony to work experience

As well as teach him to use public transport.

Skills & experience:

Current driver’s license and car

Prior experience with disabled preferred

First Aid Certificate (preferable)

Applicants must have strong communication skills

Applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.

School holidays :

We will consider employing more than one person for these times so you might apply for only the weekly work, or only the school holidays, or for both. We can be flexible with days/times for the right person. Other casual work may be available including possible over-night stays at Anthony’ house (whilst family are away).

About us:

We live in the Northern suburbs of Wellington. We are organised, experienced employers and have a clear vision for Anthony’ life.

If this is an opportunity you're interested please reply to kublerd@orcon.net.nz