Part time Support Worker - Tokoroa

New Zealand Health Group; Tokoroa; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours & travel allowance

Free NZQA training and qualifications

Work phone

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Tokoroa is seeking an empathetic and motivated Support Worker to join our team. You will provide practical and emotional support to clients to help them achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

The role involves meal prep, community outings, medication support, personal care, and safe transfer assistance. A positive attitude and good communication are essential; NZ driver’s licence is required for most roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred.
• Excellent communication and flexibility to cover alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport are required for most roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

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

We’re on the lookout for empathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Worker to join our team in Tokoroa.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay : $23.97– $29.68per hour
• Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

What You’ll Do:

As a Support Worker, you’ll help 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.)
• Bowel cares,Manual handling, and hoist transfers

What We’re Looking For:

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

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