Support Worker - Taumarunui | Christmas Casual

New Zealand Health Group; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

Free training

Work phone

Health insurance discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Taumarunui is seeking an empathetic Support Worker for the Christmas period. You'll deliver practical and emotional support to clients, helping with daily tasks and wellbeing.

Availability during the holiday season is mandatory. The role offers guaranteed hours and training opportunities, with a focus on fostering independence and safety in the home.

Parking, travel allowances, and a supportive team environment are provided to help you succeed in this temporary placement.

Qualifications

• Right to work in New Zealand.
• Healthcare or caregiving experience preferred.
• Willingness to undergo police vetting and other checks.
• Full NZ driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Driving licence

Flexibility

Job description

• Support Worker - Taumarunui | Christmas Casual

Support Worker - Taumarunui | Christmas Casual

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 Support Worker to join our team in Taumarunui to 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 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

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

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.

Location(s) Whanganui branch area

Expertise Children & Youth Care, Home & Community Support, Respite Care

Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience