Casual Community Support Worker | Guaranteed Hours & Travel

Healthcarenz Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours & travel allowance

Work phone & discounted health cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking a Casual Support Worker to join our team in Waitara and Bell Block, New Plymouth. You will provide practical and emotional support to clients, helping them achieve goals and live fulfilling lives.

Key duties include meal prep, community outings, medication support, personal care, and safe patient handling. A positive attitude, good communication, and reliability are essential; a NZ driver’s licence is typically required. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport required for most roles.
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Community outings and integration.
• Medication support.
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.).
• Bowel cares, manual handling, and hoist transfers.
• Home management tasks.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

HealthCare NZ is seeking a Casual Support Worker to join our team in Waitara and Bell Block, New Plymouth. You will provide practical and emotional support to clients, helping them achieve goals and live fulfilling lives.

Key duties include meal prep, community outings, medication support, personal care, and safe patient handling. A positive attitude, good communication, and reliability are essential; a NZ driver’s licence is typically required. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcome.