Support Worker - Christmas Casual | Thames

New Zealand Health Group; Totara; À distance; NZD 33 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &

Résumé du poste

HealthCare NZ Thames is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to cover the Christmas and New Year period. You will assist clients with daily living needs in the Thames area, delivering practical and emotional support to help them achieve their goals.

Ideal candidates have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and flexibility to work alternate weekends. Full NZ driver's licence is preferred. Eligibility to work in NZ and police checks apply.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsabilités

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
• Bowel cares, manual handling, and hoist transfers

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Description du poste

• Support Worker - Christmas Casual | Thames

Support Worker - Christmas Casual | Thames

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

HealthCare NZis a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We're on the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our team in Thamesto 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 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

What You'll Do:

As aSupport 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

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!

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

Reference # 41774

Posted on 02 Nov 2026

Closes on 02 Dec 2026 17:00

Location(s) Thames branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Home & Community Support, Respite Care

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience