Support Worker- Christchurch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Samsung products

Job summary

Geneva Healthcare in Christchurch is seeking a motivated Support Worker to assist clients in achieving personal goals and living fulfilling lives. You will provide practical help and emotional support across home and community settings.

The role emphasizes compassion, strong communication, and reliability, with weekend work expected. NZQA-based health qualifications are advantageous, and drivers are preferred for more roles.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, caring approach and genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication skills and weekend availability.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not required.
• Full NZ driver’s license and reliable transport (for most roles).

Responsibilities

• Help clients achieve goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support.
• Meal preparation, community outings, medication support, personal care, manual handling.
• Home management tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Positive attitude

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Geneva Healthcare 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 Christchurch area.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per hour. Plus $2 per hr weekend allowance
• 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
• Access to Samsung products at discounted price

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.)
• 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 availability to work on 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.