Support Worker - Matamata | Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours & travel allowance

NZQA training

Work phone

Health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Hamilton is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to assist clients in the community. You will provide practical and emotional support to help individuals live independently and achieve goals.

The role offers guaranteed hours, travel allowance, training toward NZQA qualifications, and a work phone. If you have a caring nature and reliable transport, we'd love to hear from you. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo checks.

Qualifications

• Healthcare or caregiving experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important.
• Positive attitude and genuine desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and daily living activities.
• Support clients during community outings and social integration.
• Provide medication reminders and basic care assistance.
• Help with personal care tasks such as showering and toileting.
• Assist with bowel care, manual handling, and transfers using a hoist.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Driver's licence

Education

Healthcare qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

HealthCare NZis 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 in Matamatato cover the Christmas and New Year period.

Please note that availability during Holiday season is mandatory.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per 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

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.)
• Bowel cares,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)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people, we’d love to hear from you!

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

Location(s) Hamilton branch area