Support Worker

HealthCare of New Zealand; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health support provider in Nelson seeks empathetic Support Workers to provide in-home assistance, following care plans. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care. Candidates should have a positive attitude and previous caregiving experience. Competitive pay rates from $23.97 to $29.68 per hour and opportunities for training are offered. Full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport required.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing

Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance

Job security with guaranteed hours

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• A great attitude and desire to help others.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is desirable.
• Experience with spinal injury clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients achieve their goals through practical and emotional support.
• Follow care plans which may include meal preparation and personal cares.
• Administer medication and assist with daily activities.

Skills

Great attitude

Previous healthcare or caregiving experience

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work alternative weekends

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Tools

Full NZ driver's licence

Reliable transport

Job description

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness or disability.

We are currently looking for empathetic and passionate Support Workers to work within our specialist team. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. We are looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are seeking Support Workers who are available to work the following shifts in Nelson, with our specialist client:

• Tuesday 3.00pm-9.00pm
• Thursday 9.00pm-7.00am
• Friday 9.00pm-7.00am
• Saturday 9.00pm-7.00am

What does a Specialist Support Worker do?

You will help our clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities can vary, and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc.)
• Bowel management stage 3, manual handling and hoist transfers
• Home management

What do you get?

• Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour
• Variety of shifts
• Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing
• Work phone, along with other benefits i.e. discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Job security with guaranteed hours and travel allowance
• Employee Assistance Program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

What are we looking for?

• A great attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do!
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is desirable
• Experienced with spinal injury clients will be preferred
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work alternative weekends
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ driver's licence and your own reliable transport

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. To apply, visit our website.

You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and a willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks in order to be considered for this position.