Support worker- Dunedin

New Zealand Health Group; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone

Discounted Southern Cross Health (ins)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on Samsung products

Job summary

Geneva Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients in the Dunedin area with practical and emotional support, enabling them to live fulfilling lives at home.

You may perform meal prep, accompany clients on community outings, assist with medications and personal care, and help with transfers using hoists. A positive attitude, flexibility for alternate weekends, and a valid NZ driver’s license are important.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and motivated to help others
• Healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not required
• Good communication and weekend flexibility
• Full NZ driver’s license and reliable transport
• Willing to undergo police vetting and checks

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to clients
• Assist with meals and community outings
• Support with medication and personal care
• Handle manual tasks, hoists, and transfers

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Positive attitude

NZ driver’s license

Education

NZ healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Geneva Healthcareis 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 inDunedin area.

What You’ll Get:

• 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
• Access to Samsung products at discounted price

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.)
• 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)

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

Reference # 41038

Location(s) Dunedin branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Disability Support, Home & Community Support, Support Worker

Job level(s) 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience, 5 - 7 years of experience, 7 + years of experience