Compassionate In-Home Support Worker | Guaranteed Hours

New Zealand Health Group; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Samsung products

Job summary

Geneva Healthcare in Kerikeri is seeking empathetic and motivated Support Worker to join our team. You will provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes and community, helping them achieve goals and maintain independence.

The role involves meal prep, personal care, medication support, community activities, and safe transfers. A positive attitude and flexibility for alternate weekends are important, with NZ driver’s licence required for most positions.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport for most roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to clients to help them achieve goals and live fulfilling lives.
• Meal preparation and assistance with daily activities.
• Medication support and personal care as needed.
• Assist with community outings and integration; manual handling and transfers as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Caregiving experience

Driver's license

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Geneva Healthcare in Kerikeri is seeking empathetic and motivated Support Worker to join our team. You will provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes and community, helping them achieve goals and maintain independence.

The role involves meal prep, personal care, medication support, community activities, and safe transfers. A positive attitude and flexibility for alternate weekends are important, with NZ driver’s licence required for most positions.