Support Worker — In-Home Care, Community Help & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Whangarei is seeking empathetic and motivated Support Worker to help clients achieve goals and live fulfilling lives with practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities include meal prep, community outings, medication support and personal care, including bowel care and hoist transfers. A positive attitude and flexible weekend availability are valued; NZ driver’s licence required for most roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred but not required.
• Great communications skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications (advantageous).
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (most roles).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Driver's licence

Education

Healthcare qualification (advantageous)

Job description

HealthCare NZ in Whangarei is seeking empathetic and motivated Support Worker to help clients achieve goals and live fulfilling lives with practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities include meal prep, community outings, medication support and personal care, including bowel care and hoist transfers. A positive attitude and flexible weekend availability are valued; NZ driver’s licence required for most roles.