Support Worker, New Zealand

Support Worker Jobs in New Zealand

  • New

    Support Worker

    Geneva Healthcare

    On Site • Full Time
    Southland
    New

    Geneva Healthcare

    Southland

    On Site • Full Time
  • Support Worker

    IDEA Services

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Part Time
    Westport

    Support Worker

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    IDEA Services

    Westport

    On Site • Part Time
  • Support Worker

    Healthcare New Zealand

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Part Time + 1
    Whangārei

    Support Worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    Healthcare New Zealand

    Whangārei

    On Site • Part Time + 1
  • Support Worker

    NZCL

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Casual
    Wellington

    Support Worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    NZCL

    Wellington

    On Site • Casual
  • Recently Posted

    Support Worker

    Pathways

    On Site • Full Time
    Whanganui
    Recently Posted

    Pathways

    Whanganui

    On Site • Full Time
  • Support Worker

    Healthcare New Zealand

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Casual + 2
    Auckland

    Support Worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    Healthcare New Zealand

    Auckland

    On Site • Casual + 2
  • Recently Posted

    Support Worker

    IDEA Services

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Full Time
    Auckland
    Recently Posted

    Support Worker

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    IDEA Services

    Auckland

    On Site • Full Time
  • New

    Support Worker

    IDEA Services

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Part Time
    Nelson
    New

    Support Worker

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    IDEA Services

    Nelson

    On Site • Part Time
  • Support Worker

    Geneva Healthcare

    On Site • Full Time
    Auckland

    Geneva Healthcare

    Auckland

    On Site • Full Time
  • Support Worker

    Healthcare New Zealand

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Casual
    Feilding

    Support Worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    Healthcare New Zealand

    Feilding

    On Site • Casual
  • Recently Posted

    Support Worker

    IDEA Services

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Full Time
    Palmerston North
    Recently Posted

    Support Worker

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    IDEA Services

    Palmerston North

    On Site • Full Time
  • Support Worker

    Healthcare New Zealand

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Full Time + 2
    Tokoroa

    Support Worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    Healthcare New Zealand

    Tokoroa

    On Site • Full Time + 2
  • Support Worker

    Pathways

    $23 .96  -  $29 .83/hr

    On Site • Full Time
    Wellington

    Support Worker

    $23 .96  -  $29 .83/hr

    Pathways

    Wellington

    On Site • Full Time
  • Support Worker

    Geneva Healthcare

    On Site • Temp
    Waipu

    Geneva Healthcare

    Waipu

    On Site • Temp
  • Support Worker

    Healthcare New Zealand

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Full Time
    New Plymouth

    Support Worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    Healthcare New Zealand

    New Plymouth

    On Site • Full Time
  • Support worker

    Healthcare New Zealand

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Casual + 2
    Masterton

    Support worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    Healthcare New Zealand

    Masterton

    On Site • Casual + 2
  • Support Worker

    IDEA Services

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Full Time
    Otorohanga

    Support Worker

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    IDEA Services

    Otorohanga

    On Site • Full Time
  • Support Worker

    Geneva Healthcare

    On Site • Part Time
    Auckland

    Geneva Healthcare

    Auckland

    On Site • Part Time
  • Support Worker

    NZCL

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Part Time
    Auckland

    Support Worker

    $23 .38  -  $29 .10/hr

    NZCL

    Auckland

    On Site • Part Time
  • Support Worker

    IDEA Services

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    On Site • Full Time
    Hokitika

    Support Worker

    $23 .84  -  $29 .10/hr

    IDEA Services

    Hokitika

    On Site • Full Time

Geneva Healthcare

Support Worker

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Job Description

We’re committed to providing exceptional support services for our clients and looking for an experienced, empathetic and outgoing Support Workers to join our team on Casual basis and work with one of our clients, having brain damage at birth, spastic cerebral palsy and traumatic epilepsy based in Invercargill.

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with unique needs contributing to their overall wellbeing to lead fulfilling lives.

Key Requirements:

  • Qualification in Healthcare, disability support or related field
  • Competency in Hoist
  • Competency in PEG Feed
  • Competency in Trauma response
  • Previous paediatric experience
  • Own transport with a clean and valid Restricted/Full driver’s license
  • Legitimate NZ work rights
  • A clean Police and VCA check
  • Quick learner and confident
  • Well-prepared and organized
  • Professionally presentable and respectful


Available Shifts:

  • Monday to Friday- 7:00am to 8:00am (with the opportunity to pick up more shifts as they become available)


Responsibilities:

  • Assist with daily tasks such as personal care, bathing, PEG feeding
  • Usage of hoist equipment correctly and efficiently
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care, developmental therapies and medication
  • Mobility, positioning, grooming, and general home help


What we can offer you:

  • Great hourly rates aligned with Pay Equity starting from $23.38 to $29.10
  • Free ongoing NZQA equivalent qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.
  • Free Umbrella services anytime you might need counselling support an advice
  • Free work mobile phone
  • Travel reimbursement between your clients
  • Subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • Training will be provided


Why choose Geneva Healthcare?

Since 1996, we’ve been supporting New Zealanders to live their best life and thrive by keeping well, living independently and staying connected with their community.

We are part of the largest network of healthcare service providers working closely with the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards, Ministry of Social Development, and with ACC as a preferred national provider.

If you are passionate about supporting others and lives in Invercargill, then this is an opportunity for you. Please submit your application, including your updated CV and cover letter or call Mehrose Iqbal on 0800 266 577 ext. 89814 for a confidential chat.

Reference: #852000swmi


Hard Skills Required

  • Hoist Operation
  • PEG Feeding
  • Trauma Response
  • Personal Care
  • Mobility Assistance

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Organization

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work

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