Casual Support Worker - Bell Block

About the role

HealthCare NZ, a provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support services, is looking for an empathetic, passionate and motivated casual community support worker to join its team in Waitara and Bell Block, New Plymouth. The position is casual and covers home and community support.

Key responsibilities

• Help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support
• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Medication support
• Personal care such as showering and toileting
• Bowel care, manual handling and hoist transfers
• Home management tasks

Required profile

• 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 New Zealand driver's licence and reliable transport (for most roles)
• Right to work in New Zealand and willingness to undergo police vetting and other checks

What we offer

• Pay of $23.97 to $29.68 per hour
• Guaranteed hours and a travel allowance
• Work phone and benefits including discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support