Part-time Support Worker - Waihi

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training

Work phone

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Waihi is seeking an empathetic Support Worker to help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support.

Join a team that provides in-home and community-based care, with guaranteed hours, travel allowances, and access to NZQA qualifications. A full NZ driver’s licence is typically required and training is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and personal care assistance.
• Community outings and client engagement.
• Medication support.
• Assistance with daily living tasks (showering, toileting).
• Manual handling and hoist transfers as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

HealthCare of New Zealand – Waihi, 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 team inWaihi.

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.