Community Support Worker - Northland

New to Homecare? Or you are a professional looking for extra hours of work?

** Permanent (Part Time and Full Time) Roles available based on candidate preference

(this does not apply to Family and Nominated Carers)**

Job Title: Community Support Worker

Job Location: ?Far North – Kaitaia , Mid North – Kaikohe ,Kerikeri , Whangarei Region, ?Lower Northland – Mangawhai and Kaiwaka

Employment type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

We are expanding our services in the region and due to the increase in referrals, we are looking for staff around the Northland area.

Be trained and supported by a high-quality team
Great opportunity for both entry-level and mid-level capabilities
Opportunity for a Permanent Part Time (up to 29 hours per week) and Full Time (30+ hours per week) roles available based on candidate preference

Days of work: As this is community-based work, rotating rosters would be involved including am, pm and weekend work. Your preferred hours of work can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Pay Band: $23.38 - $29.10 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement by the Ministry of Health – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).

This rewarding role of a Community Support Worker involves (Job responsibilities):

• Assisting the client with personal cares, home help, shopping assistance, and meal preps


• Supporting exercise programmes


• Moving and handling using hoists and manual transfers


• Assisting the client to access the community

The ideal candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

• Experience in assisting clients with their personal cares would be an advantage


• Access to your own car and a Full Driver’s License is a requirement of the role (as this is community based work)


• Confidence driving a mobility van would be an advantage (training can be provided)


• A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Wellbeing would be an advantage, however, someone looking at making a career in the Healthcare Industry would also be considered for this role (comprehensive training will be provided)


• Flexibility to work on roster (including weekends)


• Great communication skills


• Legal Right to work in NZ

We offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rates {$23.38 - $29.10 per hour (Based on Pay Equity)}


• Flexible hours


• Travel allowance as per In between travel policy (MOH guidelines)


• Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications


• Paid Competency Trainings


• Free EAP (Employer Assistance Programme) Services


• Special Rates for Complex Clients based on employer discretion

About Us:

Healthvision is a lead provider of Specialist Homecare, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation services throughout New Zealand.

We are a company who is passionate about well-being, working closely with our clients, families, and whanau to wrap around the quality care they need to live life the way they want to and to maximise their independence.

Our aim at Healthvision is to make a positive difference to the lives of others.