Support Worker - Piopio

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Work phone and discounted Southern C**

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Hamilton is seeking an empathetic Support Worker to help clients achieve their goals through practical and emotional support. You’ll assist with daily living activities, meal prep, and community outings, working in home care and community settings.

Applicants should have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work alternate weekends. Full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport are preferred. Police vetting will be required.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport are required for most roles.
• Must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting.
• Great communication skills and ability 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

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualifications

Job description

HealthCare of New Zealand – Hamilton, North Island

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 Piopio.

What You’ll Get:

• 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

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)

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