Life Plus is a leading healthcare provider, providing the highest standard of support to staff and clients alike.

A unique opportunity has a arisen to be part of one of our clients specialist care teams. Our 14 year old client, who has cerebral palsy, is looking for someone to assist him in his learning journey as he heads back to school and to assist him with his afterschool routine.

In this role, you will be assisting this young man with his personal cares, peg feeding, establishing a friendly rapport with our client and his family and providing assistance with his indoor/outdoor activities.

A natural with children, we are looking for experienced support workers who can also provide support around possible seizures, assisting him in school or with afterschool activities, and be able to drive our client's mobility van.

Supported by his loving mother, this keen young man loves people and will make you smile everyday.

The ideal candidate will:

* have previous care experience ideally with Cerebral Palsy

* have previous experience with PEG feeding

* have excellent communication skills

* be able to use a hoist or familiar with manual handling

* have full drivers licence and able to drive a mobility vehicle is a MUST!

* have a fun, outgoing personality

* relates well to both adults and young teenagers

* respects privacy, confidentiality and personal boundaries

Sound like you? Please apply online and include a CV and covering letter.

Apply now to daphne.quek@lifeplus.co.nz