Support Worker - Kaikoura - Christchurch
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 Kaikoura.
What you'll get:
- Competitive pay: $23.97 - $29.68 per hour
- Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
- Free training towards NZQA Health and 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)
Make a difference
If you're passionate about supporting people, we'd love to hear from you!
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!
Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks.
To read a copy of our job description and apply, visit our website by pressing the 'apply now' button.