Support Worker- Dunedin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours and travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &Well

Work phone and insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Samsung products

Job summary

Geneva Healthcare in Dunedin is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients in achieving their goals with practical and emotional support. Responsibilities include meal prep, outings, medication support, personal care, and home tasks.

The role offers guaranteed hours, weekend allowances, training toward NZQA qualifications, and benefits such as a work phone and insurance discounts. Police vetting and NZ work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles).

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Community outings and integration.
• Medication support.
• Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.).
• Manual handling, and hoist transfers.
• Home management tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

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 Dunedin 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 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.