Support Worker - Tokoroa | Christmas Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Free training towards NZQA

Work phone

EAP and insurance benefits

Job summary

HealthCare NZ is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for the Tokoroa and Putaruru area to cover the Christmas and New Year period. Availability during the holiday season is mandatory.

You will provide practical and emotional support to clients, help with meals, outings, medication assistance, and personal care in a home and community setting. This role offers competitive pay, guaranteed hours, travel allowance, free training towards NZQA qualifications, a work phone, and access to employee

Qualifications

• Empathetic and motivated to help others.
• Great communication skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities and personal care.
• Support clients with meals, outings, medication support, and mobility tasks.
• Maintain client well-being through practical and emotional support.

Job description

Support Worker - Tokoroa | Christmas Casual

Join Our Team as a Support Worker

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 Tokoroa and Putaruruto 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 # 41629

Location(s) Hamilton 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