Experienced Support Worker - Gisborne

HealthCare of New Zealand; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (NZD)

Guaranteed hours

Free training toward NZQA Health &Well

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Gisborne is seeking a Support Worker to help clients achieve goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. Roles include meal preparation, community activities, medication support, personal care, and assisting with mobility and transfers.

We value a positive attitude, flexibility for alternate weekends, and healthcare qualifications are advantageous. A full NZ drivers licence and reliable transport are required for most roles.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous.
• Full NZ drivers licence and reliable transport for most roles.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Community outings and social integration.
• Medication support.
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.).
• Bowel cares, manual handling, and hoist transfers.

Skills

Empathetic

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexible weekends

Driver's license

Education

NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualification (advantageous)

Job description

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HealthCare of New Zealand - Gisborne, North Island

HealthCare NZis a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We'reon the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our specialist team inGisborne.

WhatYou'llGet:

• Competitive pay: $23.97- $29.68per hour
• Guaranteed hoursand travel allowance
• Free trainingtowards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phoneand benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmefor health and wellbeing support

WhatYou'llDo:

As aSupport Worker,you'llhelp clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. Tasks may include:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowelcares,Manualhandling, and hoist transfers

WhatWe'reLooking For:

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
• Previoushealthcare or caregiving experience (preferred but not essential)
• Great communicationskills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
• Full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport (most roles)

Ready to Make a Difference?

Ifyou'repassionate about supporting people,we'dlove to hear from you!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.