Support Worker - Waipu

RDNS New Zealand; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RDNS New Zealand provides home and community support services to help people remain independent in their own homes across Northland, including Waipu. We are seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team, offering flexible hours and opportunities for career development.

The role involves assisting clients with daily living, household tasks, wellness checks, medication reminders, and meal preparation.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for caring for others.
• Dependability, honesty, and professionalism.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Respect for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Minimum Restricted Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and assistance with daily living activities
• Household support and cleaning
• Wellness and safety checks
• Medication reminders and prompting
• Meal preparation and support

Skills

Compassionate care

Dependable

Honest

Strong communication

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Health & Wellbeing qualification (Level 3/4)

Job description

RDNS New Zealand - Whangarei, North Island

Royal District Nursing Services New Zealand (RDNS NZ) is a trusted not-for-profit provider of home and community support services, helping people remain independent and comfortable in their own homes. As our services continue to grow across Northland, we are seeking compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our team in Waipu.

Whether you’re looking for casual work or a permanent position, we offer flexible employment options and the opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting others.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will play an important role in enhancing the wellbeing and independence of our clients by providing:

• Personal care and assistance with daily living activities
• Household support and cleaning
• Wellness and safety checks
• Medication reminders and prompting
• Meal preparation and support

Why Join RDNS

We believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• Company uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Mobile phone with access to rosters and communication tools
• Ongoing support from our dedicated Customer Services team
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team culture

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for caring for others
• Dependability, honesty, and professionalism
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Respect for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• A minimum Restricted Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent) preferrable.

At RDNS, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.