In-Home Care Support Worker – Holiday Coverage

Healthcarenz Limited; Waikato; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients in Thames during the Christmas and New Year period. This role offers guaranteed hours, travel allowance, and free training toward NZQA qualifications.

You will provide practical and emotional support, including meal prep, community outings, medication assistance, personal care, and safe transfers. Applicants must have NZ work rights and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Willing to work during the Christmas/New Year period.
• Positive attitude and a desire to help others.
• Healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Good communication skills and flexibility for alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s licence with reliable transport.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Driver’s license

Job description

HealthCare NZ is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients in Thames during the Christmas and New Year period. This role offers guaranteed hours, travel allowance, and free training toward NZQA qualifications.

You will provide practical and emotional support, including meal prep, community outings, medication assistance, personal care, and safe transfers. Applicants must have NZ work rights and a valid driver’s licence.