Support Worker- Invercargill (Casual Holiday Season)

Healthcarenz Limited; Southland; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NZQA funded qualifications

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is hiring Casual Support Workers to assist clients in Riverton, Winton, Waikiwi, Glengarry, Strathern, Appleby and Georgetown during the holiday period. You will help with daily living, personal goals and community activities in home and community settings.

All applicants should have a caring attitude, strong communication, and reliable transport. Healthcare experience or qualifications are advantageous, and NZQA-funded training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Availability Dec–Feb is a must.
• Own reliable transport with a full NZ driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous.
• Previous healthcare or care‑giving experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living and personal goals within homes and community.
• Follow care plans to support independence and well‑being.
• Provide practical support such as meal preparation and home management.
• Support clients during community outings and activities.
• Administer and assist with medications as required.

Skills

Attitude to help others

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Healthcare qualifications advantageous

Job description

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community?

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness or disability.

We are currently looking for Casual Support Workers from Riverton, Winton, Waikiwi, Glengarry, Strathern, Appleby, Georgetown to assist clients with daily living and personal goals during Holiday period.

What does a Support Worker do?

As part of a wider team, you will assist our clients to live as independently as possible, within their homes and community. You will help our clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support. Responsibilities can be varied and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below:

• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
• Home management

What's in it for you?

We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation. We provide a career pathway for staff through the learning and development framework to achieve NZQA qualifications, which are fully funded. You will earn between $23.97 - $29.68 per hour, depending on experience and qualification.

This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation. Whilst you will be part of a large national organisation, you will join a dedicated and close-knit team.

What are we looking for?

• Dec to Feb availability is a must
• Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do!
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full NZ drivers' licence and your own reliable transport