Community support worker - Huntly

Care on Call; Huntly; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support and local office

Local Manager and support

NZQA qualification training support

Comprehensive induction and client‑foc

Annual flu vaccinations

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Care on Call is seeking compassionate caregivers to support clients in Huntly and surrounding areas. You will assist with daily activities, personal care, and social engagement, while building strong relationships with clients and their families.

We value initiative, reliability, and a positive, proactive attitude. Driving clients to appointments and events is part of the role; a current full driver’s license is required. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and a caring manner.
• Be currently located in Huntly, NZ.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy with a can-do attitude.
• Hold a full, clean driver’s license to travel to client homes.
• Previous caregiver/support worker experience with similar clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care such as showering, toileting and dressing.
• Support daily activities, social engagement and light exercises.
• Help with housework, meal preparation and errands.
• Transport clients to appointments, work meetings and community events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Local to Huntly

Reliable and punctual

Full driver’s license

Caregiver experience

Job description

Care on Call is passionate about supporting people in the community and we take pride in the personalised service we deliver to clients and the staff we work with.

We have clients needing some help around their home, companionship and support with their daily activities around Huntly.

We are looking for the cream of the crop caregivers/support workers who can empower our clients and help them achieve their goals. It would be desirable if you had previous experience working in a community, residential, aged care or rehab setting.

Our Carers support our clients with their daily tasks, social activities and work commitments. This includes but is not limited to:

• Personal cares (showering, toileting, dressing)
• Passive exercises and stretches
• House work and meal preparation
• Driving clients in their vehicle to get to appointments, work meetings and community/social events

To match well with our clients you will need to be a special kind of person. One that has initiative, gets on well with others, is able to adapt to various situations and settings, can follow set processes and tasks, is proactive, has a 'can do' attitude and has great community skills.

Additional requirements

• Great communication skills
• Currently located in Huntly
• A current, clean full driver's licence
• Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
• The legal right to work in NZ
• Energetic, initiative, and a good sense of humor
• To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring

What we can offer you:

• 24/7 support and a local office and a local Manager
• Access to some of the latest technology and resources available within the healthcare sector
• Great hourly rates in line with the pay equity settlement
• Annual leave, sick leave and Kiwisaver contributions on top of your hourly rate
• Access to a range of training resources and support to achieve NZQA recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction and personalised client training.
• Free yearly flu vaccinations
• A company that values and supports you. We aim to get to know each individual staff member personally so you will never be just a number with us.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note, we will only be shortlisting candidates in Huntly.Please let us know your general location in your CV.