In-Home Support Worker — Guaranteed Hours & Perks (Napier)

New Zealand Health Group; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &Well

Work phone

Discounted Southern Cross Health Insur

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Samsung products

Job summary

Geneva Healthcare in Napier is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist clients with daily living and wellbeing, delivering practical and emotional support in home and community settings.

You will help with meal preparation, outings, medication support, personal care, and mobility assistance. A positive attitude and reliable transport are essential; healthcare experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassionate disposition are essential.
• Strong communication with clients and teams.
• Flexibility to cover alternate weekends and shifts.
• Experience in caregiving or healthcare is preferred but not required.
• An active drivers license and reliable transport are needed for most roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with meal preparation and daily routines.
• Support community outings and social integration.
• Provide medication support as directed by caregivers or nurses.
• Assist with personal care tasks (showering, toileting, etc.).
• Support safe mobility including manual handling and hoist transfers.

Skills

Empathy

Great communication

Flexibility

Patient-centered care

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Geneva Healthcare in Napier is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist clients with daily living and wellbeing, delivering practical and emotional support in home and community settings.

You will help with meal preparation, outings, medication support, personal care, and mobility assistance. A positive attitude and reliable transport are essential; healthcare experience is beneficial.