Registered Health Professional - Respite

About Us Equip | Mō mātou:

Koromiko House is part of Equip, which is an independent mental health not-for-profit organisation associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church. Our Vision is to build stronger communities by putting our faith into action. We achieve this by supporting people to grow by providing high-quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

We are a values-led organisation that cares about the people we work with and for. We aim to do what we can to address people’s needs and provide the momentum for them to move forward in their lives by providing high quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.

Our team feels valued, supported and appreciated which enables us to bring about positive change in the lives of others. We promote work life balance and offer career and leadership development opportunities and support.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We are an organisation that lives by its values and has a supportive team culture. Some of the benefits we offer include:

Professional development: External and internal paid training, professional and leadership development programme and support towards professional registration and study placements.

Health and Wellness: Free flu vaccine, team building days and extra leave days including birthday leave and Covid-19 related leave.

Employment Assistance Programme: Regular internal and external supervision and peer lead support and supervision.

Other: Laptop, phone (work purposes and for longevity of employment) and use of modern hybrid fleet vehicles for everyday work activities, free on-site parking and staff discount at local childcare (Windsor Park only).

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi:

Koromiko House is a leading mental health respite service on the North Shore, providing a safe, calm, and nurturing home environment for up to seven guests 24/7. Guests stay with us on average between 4 – 10 days.

This role is varied and unique as you will be responding to the needs of the guests staying with us. You will need to have a holistic focus and the people skills to support people in their recovery by encouraging good routine, listening and supporting with strategies when they are distressed or anxious, administering of medications and to respond to any challenging situations as they arise.

You will also be doing practical household tasks such as preparing meals, cleaning tasks and admin jobs such as receiving referrals, liaising with clinical teams, and other support agencies when possible.

The Registered Health Professional position is a hands-on role with a mix of community work as well as coaching and mentoring our Community Support Worker team. This position is 24 hours per week on a Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday with a level of flexibility which will be required to meet the needs of tangata whai ora and support of on-duty staff through an on-call roster.

You are half of a team of two. The role involves vetting referrals, related paperwork, administering blister-packed medications, brief interventions, assisting guests, and assisting with cooking and cleaning. No assistance with ADLs, no lifting.

You | Mōu:

New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Social Worker or DAPAANZ-registered

Sound clinical judgment

Comprehensive leadership skills and ability to stay calm under pressure

Have a passion for mentoring others

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

A clean full NZ drivers licence

NZ resident or a valid NZ work visa

Ability to build rapport and empathise with people from diverse backgrounds

Have a sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be able to demonstrate bicultural concepts in practice, or willingness to learn

If you speak Te Reo Maori it is bonus!

An interest in Māori and Pasifika people’s customs and cultural norms

Apply now if you have a genuine passion for helping others, and want to be part of a supportive and engaging team.

 
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