Compassionate Support Worker – Christmas Casual, Whangamata

New Zealand Health Group; Whangamatā; Remote; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free NZQA training

Work phone

Health insurance discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Whangamata is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Christmas and New Year period. Availability during the holiday season is mandatory, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance.

Training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications is provided, along with a work phone and insurance benefits. Join our team to assist clients with daily living activities, meal prep, medication support, and community outings.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and motivated to help others.
• Experience in healthcare or caregiving preferred.
• Excellent communication and flexible weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for clients.
• Community outings and social integration.
• Medication support where needed.
• Personal care including showering and toileting.
• Bowel care, manual handling and hoist transfers.

Skills

Empathetic

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

HealthCare NZ in Whangamata is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Christmas and New Year period. Availability during the holiday season is mandatory, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance.

Training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications is provided, along with a work phone and insurance benefits. Join our team to assist clients with daily living activities, meal prep, medication support, and community outings.