Looking for rewarding summer work? Join our team and help support older adults in your community over the Christmas and summer holidays.

Mo matou | About us

Visionwest Community Trust is an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation with faith-led roots, that provide a range of social services to communities in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Christchurch. Visionwest exists to address homelessness, reduce poverty, support the elderly, and ensure young people have hope for the future. For over 30 years, Visionwest Home Healthcare has been providing quality Home Healthcare and Individualised funding services for older adults and people living with disabilities with a team of over 1,300 support workers spread throughout the different regions.

Mo te turanga | About the Role:

We’re looking for energetic, compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and make a difference. The role is a part-time role that is fixed-term until the end of February 2027. If you have a caring nature and a positive attitude, we’d love to hear from you. Our services cover a wide area across North of Auckland.

Our Support Workers are part of a dedicated and well-supported team, assisting our clients to live as independently as possible in their homes with a range of different tasks that include:

• Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities, including meal planning and preparation according to the client’s dietary requirements or request, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while respecting the client’s dignity and privacy.
• Home Management: Perform basic housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing, to maintain a safe and hygienic living environment.
• Medication Oversight: Monitoring, assisting, checking, observing or prompting the client when taking their medication.
• Manual Handling: Assist clients with walking and transferring, ensuring their safety and comfort.

Mou ake | About you

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with clients.

• Experience & Qualifications: A Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent if you have it but not necessary as we give you the training needed for the role.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with clients.
• Personality: A compassionate, patient, and empathetic attitude, with a genuine desire to help others.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to get to and from the client’s home
• Driver License: Must have a full or restricted driver’s licence to be considered for the role
• Working Rights: Be eligible to work in New Zealand. You must have the right to work in New Zealand, and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.

He aha tau e whiwhi ai? | What’s in it for me?

• Flexible Scheduling: Work weekends that fit your availability, with the potential for additional hours during the week.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and professionalism in caregiving.
• Training Opportunities: Access to ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge in the support worker field.
• Impactful Work: A chance to make a positive impact on someone’s life while building meaningful connections.

If you are ready to make a difference with Visionwest, apply now.

Source: nz.seek.com