At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with personal care and household management to help them live independently.
- Company: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, committed to diverse and inclusive healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, full training provided, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Three positions available: permanent, fixed-term, and casual.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Current driver’s licence, strong organisational skills, and a caring attitude.
3 positions available (permanent, fixed-term and casual).
Role requires a current and full driver’s license with reliable transport.
Shifts rostered across Monday to Sunday between 7:00am and 10:00pm.
About the Role
Home Support Services deliver personal and domestic services to people in the local community which enable people to remain living independently in their own homes.
Please indicate in your personalised cover letter which role(s) you would like to be considered for:
- Role 1: Fixed-term position due to parental leave available now until April 2027 (52 hours per fortnight)
- Role 2: Casual position
- Role 3: Permanent position (66 hours per fortnight)
This is a 7 day per week service and shifts are rostered across Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. Flexibility across all shifts is required.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting clients with personal cares & household management
- Tailoring care to each client and their individual care plans
- Appropriately documenting any changes in a client’s condition or circumstances
About You
- Current full drivers’ licence – this is essential to complete the role
- Physically fit & with the ability to work under minimal supervision
- Honest and trustworthy with the ability to build and nurture professional relationships
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Previous Home Support Worker experience is desirable however full training is provided
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Home Support Worker – Ashburton employer: Canterbury District Health Board
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. As a Duty Nurse Manager at Ashburton Hospital, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusivity, while also offering opportunities for leadership development and skill enhancement. With a commitment to delivering excellent healthcare services, you'll find your role both rewarding and impactful within the community.
Contact Details:
Canterbury District Health Board Recruitment Team
