Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand HealthCare New Zealand Full time

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support. Our aim is to support people to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible and to maintain their independence regardless of age, injury, illness or disability.

We are currently looking for empathetic and passionate Support Workers to work within our Specialist team. Our teams are our greatest asset, and we are committed to employing and training the best people. We are looking for energetic and motivated people to support people in their own home.

**What does a Specialist Support Worker do?**

You will help our clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support.

**Responsibilities can vary, and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below**:

- Meal preparation
- Community outings and integration
- Giving medication
- Personal cares (showering, toileting etc.)
- Bowel management stage three, manual handling and hoist transfers
- Home management

**What's in it for you?**
- Earn competitive pay rates between $23.38 up to $29.10 per hour
- Variety of shifts
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health and Wellbeing
- Work phone, along with other benefits i.e. discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
- Job security with guaranteed hours and travel allowance
- Employee assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

**What we are looking for**:

- Attitude - a desire to help and support others, achieving excellence in all you do
- Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable, although not essential
- Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work alternative weekends
- Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
- Most positions require a full NZ driver's licence and your own reliable transport

If you are passionate about supporting people, then maybe there is a role for you here. Send your request to Healthcare NZ.

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

You must possess the right to work in New Zealand and a willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks in order to be considered for this position.

**Applications close on Friday, 4 October 2024.


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