Support Worker - Gisborne

HealthCare of New Zealand; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

NZQA training

Work phone

Insurance discount

Job summary

HealthCare of New Zealand is seeking empathetic and motivated Support Workers to join our Gisborne team on the North Island. You will provide in-home and community-based support, help with meals, personal care, medication, and mobility assistance, offering dignity and independence to clients.

We value positive attitudes, good communication, and reliability. Training is provided, and applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand; some roles require a driver’s licence and access to

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

HealthCare of New Zealand – Gisborne, North Island

HealthCare NZ is 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 Workersto join our team inGisborne.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97– $29.68per 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:

• 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.