Support Worker - Auckland Cbd | Christmas Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Auckland CBD is seeking a Support Worker to provide in-home and community-based care during the Christmas and New Year period. You will help clients achieve daily goals through practical and emotional support, with a focus on dignity and independence.

The role offers competitive pay and guaranteed hours, plus travel allowance, free training for NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications, a work phone, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Empathy and motivation to support others.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Flexible availability for alternate weekends and holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for clients.
• Community outings and social integration.
• Medication support as required.
• Personal care including assistance with showering and toileting.
• Bowel cares, manual handling and hoist transfers.
• Home management tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

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 Auckland CBD to cover the Christmas and New Year period.

Please note that availability during Holiday season is mandatory.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per 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
• Home management tasks

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)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people, we’d love to hear from you!

Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu. Tukua mai tō tono ki HealthCare NZ!

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