Home Care Support Worker

Home Care Support Worker

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and respectful Home Care Support Worker to provide one-on-one support to an adult client living independently in Oamaru.

This rewarding role combines personal care assistance, mobility support, transport, exercise support, and helping maintain independence and quality of life.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with morning personal care and grooming routines
• Supporting showering, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Assisting with prescribed hand and mobility exercises
• Providing transport to swimming and exercise activities
• Supporting community participation and wellbeing
• Promoting dignity, independence, and personal choice at all times

The role includes regular morning support, weekly swimming sessions, and exercise outings.

You will be:

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Comfortable providing personal cares
• Physically fit and able to assist with mobility support
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work independently and build positive relationships
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality

Essential Requirements

• Full NZ Driver Licence and reliable vehicle
• Ability to pass police and reference checks
• Right to work in New Zealand
• Positive and caring attitude with a genuine desire to support and assist others
• Previous caregiving, disability support, healthcare, or community support experience preferred

What We Offer

• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Consistent part-time hours
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life

Hours

• Daily morning support
• Weekly swimming support session
• Two weekly exercise support sessions

Specific schedules can be discussed with the successful applicant.

Apply Now

If you are caring, practical, and enjoy supporting people to live independently, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.