Community Support Worker - Gisborne

healthvision; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay band: $25.22 - $31.40 per hour

Flexible hours

Travel allowance

Opportunities for Level 3 and 4 Health

Paid competency trainings

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Free Flu vaccinations

Refer a friend programme

Job summary

Healthvision in Gisborne is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Support Worker to help people we support live independently at home and in the community. You will assist with personal cares, meal preparation, gentle exercise, and helping people access community activities.

A calm and resilient approach is essential. A full New Zealand Driver's Licence is required, with flexibility to travel and work on a rotating roster, including weekends. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is an advantage and those new to health care will be considered (training can be provided).
• Own car and ability to drive; NZ Driver's Licence is a must.
• Flexibility to travel to support people in different locations.
• Flexibility to work on rotating rosters (including weekends).
• Legal right to work in New Zealand is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing).
• Assisting with household management and meal preparation.
• Supporting exercise programmes.
• Assisting with accessing the community.
• Bowel, bladder and catheter care as needed.
• Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers.
• Medication support.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Driver's license

Flexibility

Rotating shifts

Travel readiness

Job description

Are you resilient, energetic, and conscientious?

Do you have an interest in supporting people with health-related issues or a disability?

If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with people we support to help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!

About the Position | Te Mahi

Support work is fun, people-facing, challenging, and very rewarding, and it is also a deeply empathetic journey. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to provide invaluable support, led by the people you will be supporting.

Responsibilities may Include:

• Assisting with personal cares (showering, bathing)
• Assisting with household management and meal preparation
• Supporting exercise programmes
• Assisting with accessing the community
• Bowel, Bladder, and Catheter care
• Moving and handling hoists and manual transfers
• Medication support

Job Location: Gisborne Employment Type: Part-Time

We offer a range of employment opportunities including casual, part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

Days of work: As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.

About you | He momo

You are a calm but confident-natured individual who can demonstrate resilience and understand the challenges of our service users. There are many responsibilities associated with being a support worker which can be challenging and fulfilling. It is rewarding when you are part of the support that enables a person to live their best lives in the community.

The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

• Previous experience in healthcare would be an added advantage and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided).
• Access to your own car and ability to drive Independently ( a Full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)
• Flexibility to travel
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster
• Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must.

Benefits | Ki te huanga

• Pay Band: $25.22 - $31.40 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).
• Flexible hours
• Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
• Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
• Paid competency trainings
• Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Refer a friend programme

The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga

Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want.

We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing. At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication — values that shape everything we do.