Support Worker
Join our team as a Support Worker in Motueka
HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support services.
We're looking for an empathetic, passionate and motivated Support Worker to join our specialist team.
What do you get? - He aha te whiwhi?- Earn competitive pay rates between $23.50 up to $29.10 per hour
- Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing
- Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
What does a Support Worker do? - He aha te mahi a te Kaimahi Tautoko?
As a Support Worker, you'll help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support.
This includes the following:
- Meal preparation
- Community outings and integration
- Medication support
- Personal care (showering, toileting etc)
- Bowel cares, manual handling and hoist transfers
- Home management tasks
- A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
- Previous healthcare or caregiving experience is preferred but not essential
- Great communication skills and flexibility to work alternate weekends
- Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
- A full NZ driver's licence and reliable transport is required for most roles
Empathy, respect and cultural awareness is important in this role as the people we support come from diverse backgrounds with varying needs and interests.
If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to HealthCare NZ.
Mena he tangata ngakaunui ana koe ki te tautoko i nga momo tangata, tena pea, kei konei he turanga mou. Tukua mai to tono ki HealthCare NZ.
Please bear in mind all applicants must be a NZ resident/citizen or have a valid NZ work permit. The right to work in NZ and willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks are essential to be considered for this position.
To read a copy of our job description and apply, visit our website by pressing the apply now button.