Support Worker - Kaitaia

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

NZQA training

Work phone

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Kaitaia, North Island, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help clients achieve daily goals through practical and emotional support. You will assist with meals, personal care and community activities, while ensuring safe handling and medication support as needed.

The role offers guaranteed hours, competitive pay and training opportunities toward NZQA qualifications. A full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport are required for most positions.

Qualifications

• Empathy and a genuine desire to help others.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability are important.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for clients.
• Organise and accompany community outings and social integration.
• Medication support as required.
• Assist with personal care (showering, toileting).
• Bowel care, manual handling and hoist transfers as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility for weekends

Job description

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HealthCare of New Zealand – Kaitaia, North Island

HealthCare NZis a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We’reon the lookout forempathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Workerto join our specialist team inKaitaia.

WhatYou’llGet:

• 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

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?

Ifyou’repassionate about supporting people,we’dlove to hear from you!

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