Support Worker - Waihi | Christmas Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

NZQA training

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Waihi is seeking an empathetic Support Worker to assist clients in their homes during the Christmas and New Year period. The role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to cover shifts during the holiday season.

Responsibilities include meal prep, medication support, personal care, and community outings, with guaranteed hours and travel allowance. Training toward NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications is provided, plus a work phone and EAP support.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred
• Ability to work alternate weekends
• Full NZ driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Right to work in New Zealand

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualifications

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 Waihi 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:

• 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)

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.