Support worker-Thames

1 week ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Healthcare NZ 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 Community team in Thames.

What You'll Get:

  • Competitive pay: $ $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.)
  • 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 #

36559

Posted on

28 Oct 2025

Closes on

30 Nov :00

Location(s)

Hamilton 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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