Support Worker - Tokoroa | Christmas Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Free NZQA training

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

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

You will help clients with meals, personal care, community activities, and daily tasks, while maintaining a caring and respectful approach to support independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with meals and personal care.
• Support clients with outings and daily activities.
• Provide medication assistance as directed by supervisors.
• Help with household tasks and shopping as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

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.

Join us in Tokoroa and Putaruru 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.