Community Support Worker - Tauranga (Casual)

Qjumpers; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Royal District Nursing Services (RDNS NZ) is seeking compassionate Community Support Workers to help clients stay independent at home across New Zealand, including Bay of Plenty. This flexible role can be casual or permanent, with weekend and evening shifts available.

You will provide personal care, medication support, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and companionship, working autonomously in home-based settings. Eligibility to work in NZ and a valid NZ driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, aged care, mental health, or community support.
• Able to work independently in home-based settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand; NZ driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal cares and daily routines.
• Provide medication support and meal preparation.
• Support mobility and home management tasks.
• Offer companionship and accompany clients on community outings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Independence

Driver's license

Education

NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Job description

Are you experienced Support Worker looking for flexible hours and meaningful work? As our services expand across Bay of Plenty, we’re looking for reliable and compassionate individuals to join our team in Bay of Plenty.

About the Role

As a Community Support Worker, you will support clients to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes, including:

• Personal cares (showering, dressing, toileting)
• Medication support
• Meal preparation and home management tasks
• Assistance with mobility and daily routines
• Community outing and companionship

Shift Available: Weekend and evening shifts on weekdays.

About You

We’re looking for support workers who:

• Have previous experience in disability, aged care, mental health, or community support.
• Are confident working independently in home-based settings.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show empathy, patience, and professionalism at all times.
• Hold a Full or Restricted NZ driver’s licence (own transport preferred).
• Are eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing) are a plus, but not essential if you bring strong experience and the right attitude.

What We Offer

• Supportive team and ongoing guidance
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Opportunities to increase work hours over time
• Potential pathway to a permanent contract.

Royal District Nursing Services (RDNS NZ) is looking for dedicated and compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team.

We are a not-for-profit organisation providing Home and Community-Based Nursing Services across New Zealand. As we continue to grow our services in beautiful Northland, we are excited to welcome new team members on either a casual or permanent basis. This is a flexible opportunity to grow with us while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people in your community.

At RDNS NZ, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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