Support Worker - Kerikeri

Healthcarenz Limited; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekend allowance

Guaranteed hours

Training and qualifications

Employee benefits

Job summary

Geneva Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients in their homes across the Kerikeri area. You will provide practical and emotional support to help clients achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives.

Compensation ranges from NZ$24–NZ$30 per hour with weekend allowance, guaranteed hours, training, and benefits. A NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport are often required to support community visits.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport (where required).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

Geneva Healthcare is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services.

We’re on the lookout for empathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Worker to join our team in Kerikeri area.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per hour. Plus $2 per hr weekend allowance
• Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Access to Samsung products at discounted price

What You’ll Do:

As a Support 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
• Home management tasks

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.