Support Worker - Thames

New Zealand Health Group; Thames; À distance; NZD 33 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours and travel allowance

Free training towards NZQA Health &amp

Résumé du poste

HealthCare NZ is seeking an empathetic, motivated Support Worker to join the Thames team for the Christmas and New Year period.

We offer competitive pay (NZD 23.97–29.68 per hour), guaranteed hours and travel allowance, free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications, a work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is preferred but not essential.
• Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends.
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsabilités

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

Description du poste

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 Thamesto 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.

Reference # 41777

Location(s) Thames 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