Casual Support workers- Palmerston North

New Zealand Health Group; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking empathetic and passionate Support Workers for Palmerston North. Roles range from casual to part-time across in-home and community-based services, including disability and rehabilitation support.

You’ll work to help clients live independently, following care plans and delivering practical and emotional assistance. Position offers flexible rosters with opportunities across aged care, disability and mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Empathy and desire to help others in daily care tasks.
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous but not required.
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to live independently at home and in the community.
• Follow a care plan to support goals and independence.
• Provide meal preparation and personal cares as needed.
• Support with community outings, home management and medication administration.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Caregiving experience

Driver's license

Job description

• Casual Support workers- Palmerston North

Casual Support workers- Palmerston North

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.

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community?

We are currently looking for empathetic and passionate Support Workers across our different services including Community & Rehabilitation, Disability and Social Services. Whether you are looking for flexibility around other commitments or would prefer regular rostered shifts, we have a variety of permanent full-time and part-time options on offer.

What does a Support Worker do?

As part of a wider team, you will assist our clients to live as independently as possible, within their homes and community. You will help our clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support. Responsibilities can be varied and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Home management

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. We provide a career pathway for staff through the learning and development framework to achieve NZQA qualifications, which are fully funded. You will earn between $ 23.97 - 29.68 per hour, depending on experience and qualification.

This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation. Whilst you will be part of a large national organisation, you will join a dedicated and close-knit team.

What are we looking for?

• Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do!
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable, although not essential
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and your own reliable transport

At HealthCare New Zealand, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and reflects the communities we serve. Ifyou are passionate about what you do and are interested in exploring a rewarding career with us, then we would love to hear from you!

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