Support Worker - Wellsford

About the role

Geneva Healthcare, 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 Support Worker to join its team in Auckland, Wellsford. The position is permanent and part-time.

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
• 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 NZ driver's licence and reliable transport (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 travel allowance
• Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications
• Work phone and benefits including discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Samsung products at a discounted price