Healthvision New Zealand Ltd

Community Support Worker -Hamilton

Healthvision New Zealand Ltd  •  $25 - $31/hr  •  Hamilton, NZ (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Are you resilient, energetic and conscientious?

Do you have an interest in supporting people with health-related issues or a disability?

If you are dedicated to building strong, trust-based relationships with people we support to help enable them to live the best possible life then read on!

About the Position | Te Mahi

Our client leads an active lifestyle and enjoys technology, electronics, design, and hands-on projects. Every day is different, with a mix of busy, practical support and quieter periods where you can study, read, or work on your own projects while remaining available if needed.



Job Location – Hamilton

Responsibilities may Include:

• Provide personal care and support with daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
• Assist with meal preparation, light household tasks, and gardening.
• Build a positive relationship with the client and become part of a long-standing support team.
• Work independently while contributing to the client's goals and quality of life

About you | He momo

• Are you caring, reliable, and motivated.
• Has great communication skills and a good sense of humour.
• Enjoys working independently and using initiative.
• Likes practical and hands-on work


This role is particularly well suited to students pursuing studies in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Engineering, Health Sciences, or related fields, with opportunities to gain practical experience and insight into the healthcare sector.


The candidate would have (Candidate Pre-Requisites):

  • A supportive mindset to help our Service Users achieve their goals for independent living in the community
  • Ideally prior personal care experience is preferred
  • Familiarity with complex medical conditions, like spinal injuries
  • A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification is beneficial and those looking to enter the healthcare sector will also be considered (comprehensive training can be provided)
  • Access to your own car and ability to drive Independently ( a Full New Zealand Driver's License is a must)
  • Flexibility to work on a rotating roster
  • Legal right to work in New Zealand is a must.

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

We offer a range of employment opportunities including casual, part-time, and full-time positions, which will be discussed further during the recruitment process.

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.

We are looking for someone who would be comfortable covering between the hours 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM (sleepover shifts). The duration of these hours may vary, ranging from shorter to longer periods, depending on the specific needs of the people we support.

Benefits | Ki te huanga

  • Pay Band: $25.22 - $31.40 per hour (This is based on the Pay Equity Settlement 2017 – hourly pay rates based on equivalency of Healthcare Qualifications assessed under Pay Equity).
  • Travel allowance as per In Between Travel (IBT) rules
  • Opportunities to gain your Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications in Health and Wellbeing with Careerforce NZ
  • Paid competency trainings
  • Free EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Services
  • Free Flu vaccinations
  • Refer a friend programme

The Organisation |Te Whakahaerenga

Healthvision is a family-owned provider of homecare, community nursing, and rehabilitation services across Aotearoa. Guided by our family values, we are passionate about supporting people who need care to live life the way they want.

We work closely with individuals, their families, and whānau to understand their holistic needs and provide comprehensive, wraparound in-home health services that promote independence and wellbeing.

At Healthvision, our approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, innovation, and dedication— values that shape everything we do.

Hiahia | Interested?

Contact us even if you do not have a qualification as we are looking for people who are willing to learn, who will be reliable and passionate about community support work. If you can demonstrate how you will travel between people we support, we are happy to talk about the opportunities, we may have for you.

Healthvision New Zealand Ltd

About Healthvision New Zealand Ltd

We are an award-winning provider of specialised, top quality home healthcare for people who require assistance to live independently at home due to injury, illness or disability for the short or long term, 24-hours per day to a few hours per week.

Our services include : Assessments and Rehabilitation, Nursing Care, Personalised Cares, Homecare and Home Support, ACC Client Support, Spinal and Head Injury Support, Disability Support, Long Term Condition Management and Elderly Care. Our teams are based in Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, the Central Region and Canterbury.

Healthvision was established in 1998 by Sue Doherty, a UK-trained Registered Nurse who identified a need for a quality and responsive home-based care service. Healthvision NZ is a parent company of Healthvision UK established in 2008.

Over the years Healthvision has earned an excellent reputation in both the health care sector and the community. We’ve built relationships with GPs, specialists, ACC, the Ministry of Health, DHB's, community groups and families, and are actively embracing innovative new technologies that complement traditional care in specialist services.

Healthvision is quality certified by ACC, HDANZ, the DAA Group and compliant with Home and Community Support Sector Standards.We have outstanding quality measures so that we can help our clients achieve their very best. We are also a member of the Home & Community Health Association and the Northern Rehabilitation Providers Group.

For more information on how to access our services, funding options and to discuss your individual needs please call us free on (0508) 733 377 or email us at service@healthvision.co.nz.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Auckland, NZ
Year Founded
1999
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