Support worker- Kaikohe

Geneva Health; Kaikohe; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

NZQA training

Work phone

Health insurance discount

Employee assistance program

Discounted Samsung products

Job summary

Geneva Healthcare in Kaikohe, Northland, New Zealand is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help clients achieve their goals through practical and emotional support.

You will assist with meals, outings, medication support and personal care in a home and community setting.

Qualifications

• Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• NZ drivers licence and reliable transport are required for most roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Caregiving experience

Flexibility

Full NZ drivers licence

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Geneva Healthcareis 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 Workerto join our team inKaikohe area.

What You’ll Get:

• 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
• Access to Samsung products at discounted price

What You’ll Do:

As aSupport 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

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)

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