Support Worker - Napier

CGR Services; Hawkes Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Support Workers to provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include meal preparation, administering medication, and personal care. A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive hourly pay between $23.50 and $29.10, along with free training and job security.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free training

Discounted health insurance

Job security

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full NZ driver's license and reliable transport are required for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Help clients achieve their goals through practical and emotional support.
• Administer medication and provide personal cares.
• Follow a care plan tailored to client needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Tools

NZ driver's license

Job description

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible, and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness, or disability.

We are currently looking for empathetic and passionate Support Workers to work within our specialist team. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. We are seeking energetic and motivated individuals to support people in their own homes.

We are looking for Support Workers to work in the Napier branch area.

What does a Specialist Support Worker do?

You will help our clients achieve their goals and reach their potential through both practical and emotional support. Responsibilities can vary, and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the following:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Administering medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowel management (stage 3), manual handling, and hoist transfers
• Home management

What do you get?

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.50 and $29.10 per hour
• Variety of shifts
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing
• Work phone, along with other benefits such as discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Job security with guaranteed hours and travel allowance
• Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support anytime you need it

What are we looking for?

• Positive attitude and a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do!
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• A full NZ driver's license and reliable transport are required for most positions

If you are passionate about supporting people, then perhaps this is the role for you. Send your application to Healthcare NZ.

Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu. Tukua mai tō tono ki Healthcare NZ!

You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.