Support Worker - Mangawhai

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA Health &

Work phone and discounted health cover

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Mangawhai is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. You will assist with daily tasks and participate in community activities, with the opportunity to contribute to a caring home environment.

The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and flexibility to work some weekends. Prior healthcare experience is preferred but not essential, and a valid NZ driver’s licence is

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous (not required).
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport are common requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

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HealthCare of New Zealand – Mangawhai, 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 team inMangawhai.

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)

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