Support Worker - Thames

Healthcarenz Limited; Waikato; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Free training toward NZQA

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist clients in Thames during the Christmas and New Year period. This role offers guaranteed hours, travel allowance, and free training toward NZQA qualifications.

You will provide practical and emotional support, including meal prep, community outings, medication assistance, personal care, and safe transfers. Applicants must have NZ work rights and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Willing to work during the Christmas/New Year period.
• Positive attitude and a desire to help others.
• Healthcare or caregiving experience preferred but not essential.
• Good communication skills and flexibility for alternate weekends.
• Full NZ driver’s licence with reliable transport.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Driver’s license

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 Support Worker to join our team in Thames 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
• 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.