Support Worker | Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variety of shifts

Free NZQA health & wellbeing training

Employee assistance program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Healthcarenz Limited in Auckland is seeking casual Support Workers to assist people in our residential services. You will help individuals with daily activities, meals, personal care and life-skills development, within a supportive team that values empathy and respect.

We offer competitive hourly pay, a variety of shifts, and opportunities to learn through NZQA-aligned training. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of disabled New Zealanders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Ability to push people toward their goals with energy and initiative.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts, including weekends.
• Respect for others and their chosen ways of living life.

Responsibilities

• Support people with various aspects of daily life and help them do the things they want to do.
• Assist with meals and personal cares and with household management tasks.
• Teach life skills and support participation in community activities.
• Provide care within Auckland Residential Services and shift rosters, including sleepovers where applicable.
• Foster empathy, respect, and cultural awareness in interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Empathy

Driver's license

Healthcare experience

Flexibility

People skills

Job description

At NZCL, we are dedicated to support people with disabilities in New Zealand. Our Disability Support Services reflect our belief that all people deserve to live fully, have equal opportunities, and achieve their ambitions.

You will be part of a team who will provide a safe environment where people can develop confidence and new skills, build friendships with peers and interact with other in the community. Our teams are our greatest asset and we are committed to employing and training the best people. NZCL is looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

We are looking for casual Support Workers to help the people we support in our Auckland Residential Services.

What does a Support Worker do? | He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko

This is a busy and diverse role, supporting people with various aspects of daily life and to do the things they want to do such as going swimming, personal cares, support with meals, household management tasks and teaching life skills. - The list is endless! Support Workers are part of a team who work shifts or specific rosters providing 24/7 support with the potential of additional sleepover payments included in some rosters.

What do you get? | He aha te whiwhi

• 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 & Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus.

Who are we looking for?| Ko wai ta tatou e rapu ana

• People who are passionate about helping others, are kind and understanding
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, including experience with disabilities and challenges behaviours.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Somebody who has the initiative to push people for their goals, is energetic, outgoing, and can think outside the box. You need to be respectful of others thinking, and their way of living life that may be different to your own.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts across a roster, including weekends.

Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.

Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.