Compassionate Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Growth

Access Community Health; Northland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Extra $1.00 per hour Weekend work

Spark Mobile Plan

Cultural care values

Training pathways

Job summary

Access Community Health in Northland is seeking skilled and compassionate Support Workers to assist Tangata with daily living, including palliative care, bowel care, dementia, mental health support, and medication management.

You will provide safe, respectful, person‑centred help in clients’ homes, mindful of culture, values, routines and boundaries. We offer practical onboarding, year‑round training, and clear development pathways for Kaiāwhina.

Qualifications

• Experience with spinal injuries and stoma care.
• Experience with hoists and medication administration.
• Demonstrated ability to support people with diverse needs.
• Commitment to culturally safe, person-centred care.
• Willingness to learn and adapt per person’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Tangata with daily living including palliative and dementia care.
• Assist with medication management and safety in the home.
• Provide respectful, person-centred care mindful of culture and boundaries.
• Support independence while following care plans and routines.

Skills

Spinal injury

Stoma care

Hoists experience

Medication administration

People-focused

Willingness to learn

Caregiving experience

Culturally safe practice

Empathy

Smartphone owner

NZ work rights

Driver's license

Kaiāwhina pathway

Job description

Access Community Health in Northland is seeking skilled and compassionate Support Workers to assist Tangata with daily living, including palliative care, bowel care, dementia, mental health support, and medication management.

You will provide safe, respectful, person‑centred help in clients’ homes, mindful of culture, values, routines and boundaries. We offer practical onboarding, year‑round training, and clear development pathways for Kaiāwhina.