Support Worker - Christmas Casual | Thames Support Worker - Christmas Casual | Thames Join Our Team as a Support Worker HealthCare NZ is a leading provider of in-home and community-based health, rehabilitation, nursing, mental health, and disability support services. We're on the lookout for empathetic, passionate, and motivated Support Worker to join our team in Thames to cover the Christmas and Recent Year period. Please note that availability during Holiday season is mandatory.
What You'll Get: Competitive pay : $23.97 – $29.68 per hour Guaranteed hours and travel allowance Free training towards NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications Work phone and benefits like discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support What You'll Do: As a Support Worker , you'll help clients achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives through practical and emotional support.
Tasks may include: Meal preparation Community outings and integration Medication support Personal care (showering, toileting, etc.)
Bowel cares,Manual handling, and hoist transfers What We're Looking For: 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) Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting people, we'd love to hear from you! Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo police vetting and other checks. Reference # 41774 Posted on 02 Nov 2026 Closes on 02 Dec 2026 17:00 Location(s) Thames branch area Expertise Children & Youth Care, Home & Community Support, Respite Care Job level(s) 0 - 1 year of experience, 1 - 3 years of experience, 3 - 5 years of experience