Community Support Worker - Napier

About the role

HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health and disability support, aiming to help people live as independently as possible. It is looking for an empathetic, passionate and motivated community Support Worker to join its Napier team. The role is permanent and part-time, and you will work alongside a wider team helping clients achieve their goals through practical and emotional support.

Key responsibilities

• Follow a care plan and provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes and community
• Meal preparation
• Community outings and integration
• Giving medication
• Personal care such as showering and toileting, bowel care, manual handling and hoist transfers
• Home management

Required profile

• A desire to help and support others, with a commitment to excellence
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Full New Zealand driver's licence and own reliable transport (required for most positions)
• Right to work in New Zealand and willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks

What we offer

• Pay of $23.97 to $29.68 per hour
• Guaranteed hours and travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits such as discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support