Support Worker - New Plymouth

Healthcarenz Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking empathetic individuals to join as casual part-time Support Workers in New Plymouth. You will help clients achieve their goals with practical and emotional support, including meal prep, outings, medication assistance, and personal care.

A driver’s licence and reliable transport are often required, with paid travel between assignments. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand; a police vetting process may be required.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is preferred but not essential.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Join Our Team as a Support Worker
HealthCare NZ 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 permanent part-time community Support Worker to join our team in New Plymouth.

We are looking for casual support workers in Lower & Upper Vogeltowen, Blagdon, Merrilands, Burgress park and surrounding areas.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay: $23.97 – $29.68 per hour


• Guaranteed hours and travel allowance


• Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

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.)


• Bowel cares,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.