Experienced Support Worker - Tauranga

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 recruiting experienced Support Workers for its Community & Rehabilitation, Disability and Social Services, offering permanent full-time and part-time options with flexible rosters. The position is based in the Tauranga branch area.

Key responsibilities

• Assist clients to live as independently as possible within their homes and community, following a care plan
• Provide practical and emotional support to help clients achieve their goals
• Tasks may include bowel care and support, hoist support, giving medication and personal care such as showering and toileting
• Help with home management

Required profile

• A desire to help and support others, with excellent communication skills
• Previous healthcare or care-giving experience is desirable but not essential
• Healthcare qualifications are advantageous
• Most positions require a full New Zealand driver's licence and your own reliable transport
• Right to work in New Zealand and willingness to undergo police vetting and additional checks
• 1-3 years of experience

What we offer

• Pay of $23.97-$29.68 per hour depending on experience and qualification
• Career pathway with learning and development, including fully funded NZQA qualifications
• Experience in aged care, disability, mental health and rehabilitation within a large national organisation