Complex Care Community Support Worker

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Who We Are | Ko Wai Matou

Phoenix Healthcare is dedicated to creating meaningful changes in the lives of those we support. By adopting a comprehensive and patient-focused approach, we guarantee that each person receives individualised, high-quality care that genuinely affects and improves their well-being.

Additionally, we are committed to providing our support workers with the tools and trainings they need to succeed for a meaningful journey being Phoenix's healthcare providers.

Your key role | To turanga matua
We are looking for 10 Complex Care Community Support Workers.

This role is not your standard support work. It involves highly specialised care for clients living with complex health conditions in the community — particularly spinal cord injuries.

These are higher-level supports that require clinical awareness, good judgment, and a calm approach. You’ll receive the training you need, but you’ll also need to bring empathy and patience to the work.

Rotating shifts: Morning, Afternoon, Sleepover, and Wakeover

30 Hours per week, Full Time Role.

Your scope of support will include:
  • Personal Cares
You will provide one-on-one support with daily tasks such as showering, dressing, toileting, and continence care. These may seem like small things, but to your client who you will be supporting, they are big — they’re moments of vulnerability and trust.
  • Spinal Cord Injury Support
This includes tracheostomy care, bowel care, catheter care and pressure area monitoring.
  • Mobility & Manual Handling
You will be supporting clients with limited or no mobility, using equipment like ceiling hoists, slide sheets, and transfer belts. Your technique is essential here — not just for safety, but to help clients feel secure and respected during transfers.
  • Medication Administration
You will be expected to confidently administer medications under clear guidance. Accuracy, documentation, and understanding the “why” behind each medication are key here.
  • Behaviour of Concern Management

Behvaiour of Concern can be triggered by pain, frustration, discomfort, or changes in routine. You won’t be expected to do this alone — we will make sure you are trained, supported, and never left without a clear care plan.

What's In It for You | He aha te hua mau
  • Competitive pay between $26.94 to $29.10 per hour, reflecting your mahi and dedication.
  • Reimbursement for travel between clients.
  • Be paid time and a half when working on Public Holidays and a day in lieu.
  • Earn your recognized NZQA qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
  • Client specific trainings from our dedicated Support Worker Trainer to equip you with the skills needed to
meet your clients’ needs.
  • 1:1 Buddy Coordinator by your side, helping you build your roster and settle into your role with confidence and care.
  • Enjoy a favorable staff-to-person ratio, facilitating more personalised support.
What We Are Looking For | A matou e kimi nei
  • Minimum Level 3 in Health and Wellbeing qualification or its equivalent from another country
  • Have a NZ Full driver’s license or overseas equivalent
  • Candidates must be able to pass a Police Check or undergo vetting. To fast-track your application, simply request a copy of your recent Police Vetting Result from your current or past employer. This will help speed up your hiring process!
Additional Advantage:

Experience supporting clients with spinal cord injuries and/or managing complex care and behaviours of concern is highly regarded.

Flexibility opens doors to more shifts!

Join us in fostering a culture where every life is not just supported but lived to its fullest potential.

We are eager to hear from you and will be reviewing application as they come in, so please do not hesitate to apply today!

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