Christmas Support Worker – In-Home & Community Care (Cambridge)

New Zealand Health Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours & travel allowance

Free training

Work phone

Insurance discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Cambridge is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Christmas and New Year period to cover shifts in the Cambridge area.

You will assist clients with meal prep, outings, medication support and personal care, with training provided and guaranteed hours. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and a full NZ driver’s licence, with willingness to undergo police vetting.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and motivated to help others.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

NZ driver’s licence

Flexible weekends

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

HealthCare NZ in Cambridge is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Christmas and New Year period to cover shifts in the Cambridge area.

You will assist clients with meal prep, outings, medication support and personal care, with training provided and guaranteed hours. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and a full NZ driver’s licence, with willingness to undergo police vetting.