Support Worker-kaikoura

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Healthcare of New Zealand Full time

**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 & 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.**
- Reference #
- 35943
- Posted on
- 16 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 31 Oct 2025 09:00
- Location(s)
- Christchurch branch area
- Expertise
- Client Services (General), Aged Care, Disability Support, Home Support, Rehabilitation, Respite Care
- Job level(s)
- 1 - 3 years of experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time

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