Support Worker - Hawkes Bay/Hastings

New Zealand Health Group; Bridge Pā; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA

Work phone

Health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Hastings is seeking empathetic, motivated Support Workers to help clients achieve goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. Roles include meal prep, community outings, medication support, and personal care.

Support workers should have a positive attitude and good communication, with flexibility for alternate weekends. NZ driver’s license is often required and benefits include training and health insurance discounts.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred 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

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

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 community Support Workerto join our team inHastings.

WhatYou’llGet:

• 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

WhatYou’llDo:

As aSupport Worker,you’llhelp 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.)
• Bowelcares,Manualhandling, and hoist transfers

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
• Previoushealthcare or caregiving experience (preferred but not essential)
• Great communicationskills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles)

Ready to Make a Difference?

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