Community support worker - Putaruru

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

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 local support

Local office and Manager

NZQA recognised qualifications support

Training resources

Annual leave, sick leave

KiwiSaver contributions

Job summary

Care on Call in Putaruru is seeking compassionate caregivers to support clients in their homes with daily tasks, mobility and social activities. You will help with personal care, light household duties and driving clients to appointments or events.

We value initiative, reliability and a warm, community‑minded approach. Previous caregiving experience is preferred and a current, full driver’s licence is required to join our local team.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills are essential for building trust with clients and team members.
• Reliable, punctual and caring attitude is required to ensure consistent support.
• Ability to adapt to different client needs and environments.
• Valid full driver’s licence is required to transport clients safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support including personal cares (showering, dressing) and daily activities.
• Assist with social activities and mobility to help clients stay engaged.
• Support with household tasks, meal preparation and errands.
• Transport clients to appointments, meetings and community events.

Skills

Great communication

Reliable

Punctual

Community skills

Tools

Full Driver's Licence

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 Putaruru.

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 Putaruru
• 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.