Community Support Worker - Tauranga

Care on Call (NZ) Ltd; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Kiwisaver contributions

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Care on Call is seeking a compassionate support worker in Tauranga to assist clients with intellectual disabilities and dementia, delivering patient, thoughtful support on challenging days. You will help with home management tasks, including housekeeping and meal preparation, and collaborate closely with the care team to ensure continuity of care.

We value reliability, punctuality and a caring nature; applicants must have NZ work rights, a current driver’s licence, and Level 2 Health and

Qualifications

• Experience with intellectual disabilities and dementia.
• Capable of home management tasks (housekeeping & meal prep).
• Able to work collaboratively in a care team.
• Available for evenings and sleepovers.
• Reliable, punctual, honest and caring.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient, empathetic support to clients.
• Follow care plans and directions from supervisors.
• Assist with household tasks as part of daily care.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Teamwork

Evenings & sleepovers

Follow directions

Education

Level 2 Health and Wellbeing

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 are seeking a well-spoken, positive, and empathetic individual who understands the complexities of challenging behaviours and can offer patient, thoughtful support—particularly on difficult days.

We are seeking a fantastic support worker who has:

• A strong understanding of and experience with intellectual disabilities and dementia
• Ability and is keen to take on home management tasks (housekeeping/meal preparation)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a care team
• Availability for evenings and sleepovers
• Good comprehension of directions and ability to follow tasks accurately

What we need from you:

• Have consistent and long-term availability (we like to ensure continuity with our clients)
• A current, clean full driver’s licence
• Minimum of Level 2 Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent)
• The legal right to work in NZ
• Previous experience as a caregiver/support worker with similar clients
• To be reliable, punctual, honest and caring

What we can offer you:

• 24/7 support and a local office and 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 staff member personally so you will never be just a number with us.

Please note only support workers currently living in Tauranga with qualifications will be shortlisted.