Health and Wellbeing Support

My name is Keegan and I am looking for two more assistants to join my team, providing me support 24/7. There are a range of hours available; however you would need to commit to minimum 3 shifts a week in order to ensure consistency and continuity of support.  Parts of the day are double staffed (with some flexibility required to allow for outings).

I am particularly looking for people who are authentic and genuine, who will want to commit to support me long term.

Are you passionate about supporting someone who needs assistance in order to connect with others and be part of society? Are you great at communicating and are you sensitive to others' needs?

You will be supporting me with all aspects of everyday life, including personal care, community outings and helping me lead a super life!

Be prepared for something new, different: you'll also help me find awesome flat friends/mates and create a place with lots of good times living together.

Top rate available for the right individuals!

On offer:

• Job security with competitive rates ($30 ph for awake hours for Level 4)
• Travel and overnight allowance (for non local staff)
• Paid lunch breaks for full day shifts
• Training opportunities for further development
• Employee Assistance Program: wellbeing support as you need it
• Refer a friend bonus
• An amazing place to work, close to nature
• A position with room for lots of initiative
• Family, cozy environment

Skills I am looking for:

• An NZQA level 4 National Certificate in Mental Health and Wellbeing or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in delivering disability and mental health support
• Being energetic and passionate about supporting me to achieve my goals, hopes and dreams
• Ability to create an authentic and genuine rapport with someone with complex needs through provision of consistent support
• Initiative and organisational skills
• Ability to look beyond barriers and think of ways to always empower me
• Empathy and nurturing personality, with a sense of humour
• Honesty, reliability, punctuality
• Ability to respectfully work in a whanau environment
• Full driving licence

I am a musician so I would love to hear from you if you are one too!

Here is a link to my music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuLRlSedUK8

If you think that this is you, please email your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you believe you are the right person for the position to tepunanga.maratoto@gmail.com

We are an INZ Accredited Employer. If you would like to request visa sponsorship, you will need to email us evidence of an NZQA level 4 equivalence in Health and Wellbeing along with your application.

Disability/mental health Assistants

This is me, Keegan.

I  am looking for an assistant to join my team, providing me support 24/7.  This position is for approximately 30 hours a week but could evolve to more over the next few months.

Are you passionate about supporting someone who needs assistance in order to connect with others and be part of society?  Are you great at communicating and are you sensitive to others' needs?

Duties include: personal cares, light cooking, outings (you need a full driving licence) and generally taking part in the household's activities.

We live on a lifestyle block, so there is always something to do.  I am a musician so I would love to hear from you if you are one too!

You will need to be able to fit into a household with discretion and tact and bring your smile and sense of humour with you.  You will also need to be mentally and emotionally well balanced.  We are looking for authentic individuals able to work with the highest ethics and professionalism.

Starting now.  Location: Thames-Paeroa area.

We follow the Pay Equity legislation and try to reward our staff with competitive wages.

Be prepared for something new, different: my team is self-managed, with emphasis on life balance, wellbeing and solution focused.

If you think that this is you, please email your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you believe you are the right person for the position to frankylewis@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/keeganlewisthemuso

Disability Support Coordinator for Keegan

We are looking for a coordinator to join our team providing disability support to Keegan, who is 25 years old.

Initially, you will spend time becoming part of the team and learning all aspects of the support in place.  You will then progressively take on other tasks, such as managing the roster, supervising staff, developing action plans and generally keeping an eye on the day-to-day running of the house.  You will help Keegan organise his life: vocational, socialising, finding flatmates, ...

We are setting up a community project around him (on a lifestyle block), so there is plenty of action and many opportunities to shine if you would like to get involved.

Applicants will need to be able to fit into a household with discretion and tact and bring their smile and sense of humour with them.

It is expected that you will work some hours as a support worker and about 10 hours a week as a coordinator.

Prerequisites: 

• background in the disability sector, with exposure to fields such as Occupational or Diversional Therapy
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships
• strong organisational skills
• team management and leadership
• attention to details and time management skills

Are you reliable, punctual, wanting to be of service and commit some of your time to someone who relies on others for his daily activities?

Starting now.  Location: Thames-Paeroa area.  There is the option to live on site, either temporarily or permanently (negotiable).

We follow the Pay Equity legislation and try to reward our staff with competitive wages.

Please email your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you believe you are the right person for the position to frankylewis@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/keeganlewisthemuso

https://www.facebook.com/tepunanga.maratoto

Disability Support Assistant - casual position

We are looking for a casual assistant to join our team providing disability support to a 26 year old man.  This position will become permanent in a few months time.

Hours could be anytime of the day/night, as the team of support attends to his needs 24/7.

Are you passionate about supporting someone who needs assistance in order to connect with others and be part of society?  Are you great at communicating and are you sensitive to others' needs?

Your duties include: personal cares, light cooking, outings (you need a full driving licence) and generally taking part in the household activities.  You will also be required to find a replacement when/if you move on.

We live on a lifestyle block, so there is always something to do.  The person requiring support is a musician so would love to hear from you if you are one too!

You will need to be able to fit into a household with discretion and tact and bring your smile and sense of humour with you.  You will also need to be mentally and emotionally well balanced.

Starting now.  Location: Thames-Paeroa area.

We follow the Pay Equity legislation and try to reward our staff with competitive wages.

This position is covered under the Covid-19 Public Health Order so you will have to show evidence of your vaccination status.

Be prepared for something new, different: the team is self-managed, with emphasis on life balance, wellbeing and solution focused.

If you think that this is you, please email your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you believe you are the right person for the position to frankylewis@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/keeganlewisthemuso

Disability Assistant in Hikutaia

Would you like to take part in an exciting project?

Would you like an overseas experience which will add meaning to your life?

This is a paid live-in position on a lifestyle block North of Paeroa, New Zealand.  We are setting up a community project for our son, 21 years old, who needs 24/7 disability support care.

Join our team supporting this young man, disabled artist, with all aspects of life (including regular outings).  Our current Au-Pair will be leaving at the end of July after about 5 months of a highly successful experience (you will be able to talk with her).

This is more than a 9 to 5 job.  We are looking for someone who will be a companion more than a carer, who will share the interests and activities of a 21 year old.  Full training provided but we would give priority to a nurse with good command of English.  The position will provide you with very valuable skills (includes personal cares and a variety of equipment, wheelchair, hoists, etc...).

Initially the hours will be outside school hours: evenings (approx 3.30-8.30pm), weekends and school holidays (12 hour shifts) until this young man transitions into his adult life, towards the end of the year.  Shifts will then become mainly all days shifts, with some sleepovers.

We are looking for applicants who can fit into a household with discretion and tact and who bring their smile and sense of humour with them.

Are you reliable, punctual, wanting to be of service and commit some of your time to someone who relies on others for his daily activities?

This is a paid position.  New legislation  ensures that support workers are paid well above the minimum wage. Our son receives funding for his disability support so the arrangement means that you provide some hours of support (around 25 hours a week, negotiable), you are paid for them ($19 phr before tax). You live with us, become part of our family, have your own room, food, access to WIFI, power, washing machine etc, paying us board of $250 a week. This will leave you some money in hand each week. We are flexible about it so the arrangement is negotiable, enabling you to discover our beautiful surroundings on your days off.

If you can answer yes to most of these points, then you may have what we are looking for:

- honest, punctual and reliable
- positive outlook with great communication skills
- initiative and willingness to learn new concepts
- physically able and strong body core
- able to provide intimate care
- ability to create a rapport with a young person with complex needs
- technology savvy with windows based platforms and android devices
- full NZ driving licence and a reliable car

If inspired, send your resume AND cover letter to frankylewis@hotmail.com

For more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660356754178749/?ref=bookmarks and https://www.facebook.com/keeganlewis.myownvoice/

Disability Assistant for Community Project

Would you like to take part in an exciting project?

Join our team supporting this young man, disabled artist, with all aspects of life (including regular outings).  We are setting up a community project for our son, 21 years old, who needs 24/7 disability support care.

This is more than a 9 to 5 job.  So be prepared to align yourself to our ways of life and have fun in the process.  We are looking for someone who will be a companion more than a carer, who will share the interests and activities of a 21 year old.  Full training provided.  The position will provide you with very valuable skills (includes personal cares and a variety of equipment, wheelchair, hoists, etc...).

Initially the hours will be outside school hours: evenings (approx 3.30-8.30pm), weekends and school holidays (12 hour shifts) until this young man transitions into his adult life, towards the end of the year.  Shifts will then become mainly all days shifts, with some sleepovers.

We are looking for applicants who can fit into a household with discretion and tact and who bring their smile and sense of humour with them.

Are you reliable, punctual, wanting to be of service and commit some of your time to someone who relies on others for his daily activities?

Starting mid-July, to allow for a handover.

If you can answer yes to most of these points, then you may have what we are looking for:
- honest, punctual and reliable
- positive outlook with great communication skills
- initiative and willingness to learn new concepts
- physically able and strong body core
- able to provide intimate care
- ability to create a rapport with a young person with complex needs
- technology savvy with windows based platforms and android devices
- full NZ driving licence and a reliable car

If inspired, send your resume AND cover letter to frankylewis@hotmail.com

For more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660356754178749/?ref=bookmarks and https://www.facebook.com/keeganlewis.myownvoice/

Exciting Opportunity for an Au Pair

Would you like to take part in an exciting project?

This is a paid live-in position on a lifestyle block North of Paeroa.  We are setting up a community project for our son, 21 years old, who needs 24/7 disability support care.

Join our team supporting this young man, disabled artist, with all aspects of life (including regular outings).  Our current Au-Pair will be leaving at the end of July after about 5 months of a highly successful experience (you will be able to talk with her).

This is more than a 9 to 5 job.  So be prepared to align yourself to our ways of life and have fun in the process.  We are looking for someone who will be a companion more than a carer, who will share the interests and activities of a 21 year old.  Full training provided but would give priority to a nurse with good command of English.  The position will provide you with very valuable skills (includes personal cares and a variety of equipment, wheelchair, hoists, etc...).

Initially the hours will be outside school hours: evenings (approx 3.30-8.30pm), weekends and school holidays (12 hour shifts) until this young man transitions into his adult life, towards the end of the year.  Shifts will then become mainly all days shifts, with some sleepovers.

We are looking for applicants who can fit into a household with discretion and tact and who bring their smile and sense of humour with them.  We are looking for people who could commit their time for six months.

You would have your own room, work some of the hours as above (and be paid for those hours) and pay board as mutually agreed.  We are flexible about the arrangement.

Are you reliable, punctual, wanting to be of service and commit some of your time to someone who relies on others for his daily activities?

Starting mid-July, to allow for a handover.

If inspired, send your resume AND cover letter to frankylewis@hotmail.com

For more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660356754178749/?ref=bookmarks and https://www.facebook.com/keeganlewis.myownvoice/