Weekend Leave Cover

5 days ago

Tauranga, New Zealand Healthcare of 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 join our Community Services team in Tauranga. This is a permanent part time role, focused on providing weekend leave cover to ensure the people we support continue to receive consistent, high-quality care. This would suit people who have commitments during weekdays i.e. study, family etc.

**What does a Support Worker do?**

As part of a wider team, you will assist our clients to live as independently as possible, within their homes and community. You will help our clients to achieve their goals and reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support. Responsibilities can be varied and you will follow a care plan, which may include some or all of the below:

- Meal preparation
- Community outings and integration
- Administering medication
- Personal cares (showering, toileting etc)
- Home management

**What's in it for you?**

We are committed to our employees and are proud to employ and train the best people in all areas of our organisation.
- Earn competitive pay rates between $23.97 up to $29.68 per hour.
- Earn while you learn with free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing.
- Travel allowance and work phone.
- Job security with Guaranteed hours.
- Employee Assistance program service anytime you need health and wellbeing support.

**What are we 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.
- Healthcare qualifications are advantageous.
- Most positions require a full NZ drivers' license and your own reliable transport.
- _This is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest community healthcare provider with the potential to gain experience in a variety of disciplines including aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation. Whilst you will be part of a large national organisation, you will join a dedicated and close-knit team.
- 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.
- Reference #
- 35565
- Posted on
- 27 Aug 2025
- Closes on
- 26 Sep 2025 09:00
- Location(s)
- Tauranga branch area
- Expertise
- Aged Care
- Job level(s)
- 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time

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