Support Worker - Whangarei | Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel allowance

NZQA training

Work phone

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HealthCare NZ in Whangarei is seeking an empathetic and motivated Support Worker to help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support. You’ll assist with daily tasks and accompany clients on community activities, with a focus on dignity and independence.

The role offers guaranteed hours, opportunities for free NZQA Health & Wellbeing training, and support like a work phone and EAP.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and motivated care professional.
• Previous healthcare or caregiving experience preferred.
• Full NZ driver’s licence and 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

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Driver's licence

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 specialist team in Whangarei.

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)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people, we’d love to hear from you!

Mēnā he tangata ngākaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i ngā momo tāngata, tēnā pea, kei konei he tūranga mōu. Tukua mai tō tono ki HealthCare NZ!

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.