Sunday Community Support Worker

Phoenix Healthcare Group
Sunday Community Support Worker
Canterbury, Christchurch City
$23.50 - $2+.10 Hourly

Permanent Part time
Start Date: June 30, 2025
Hours Per Week: 15
Paid Training & Qualifications
Flexible Hours with Support
Competitive Pay + Travel Reimbursement
Who We Are | Ko Wai Matou

Phoenix Healthcare is dedicated to creating meaningful changes in the lives of those we support. By adopting a comprehensive and patient-focused approach, we guarantee that each person receives individualised, high-quality care that genuinely affects and improves their well-being.

Additionally, we are committed to providing our support workers with the tools and trainings they need to succeed for a meaningful journey being Phoenix's healthcare providers.

Your key role | To turanga matua
What does a Support Worker do?

You will be supporting clients with a range of everyday needs, guided by their individual care plan. Your tasks may include, but aren’t limited to, the following:


Personal Care and Daily Living Assistance: You will assist with transfers, personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation.

Medication:
Medication Prompting and Mediation Administration

Household Tasks: You will perform housekeeping duties including bed making, laundry, drying the shower, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the client you support.

Shopping and Errands: You will assist with grocery shopping

Bowel Management and Catheter Management

You will also play an important role in helping clients with gentle, passive exercises that support their health and well-being.

Shifts are varied to provide consistent support and will include weekend work. The available shifts are:

20 Hours per week:

Shifts from 6 am – 3 pm

3 days midweek and 1 weekend day (Sunday)

10-16 Hours per week:

Shifts from 6 am – 3 pm

2 days midweek and 1 weekend day (Sunday)

During your first 6 weeks, your hours will progressively increase to meet your ideal hours specified above.

What's In It for You | He aha te hua māu
When you join us, it comes along with the following benefits:

Competitive pay between $23.50 and $2+.10 per hour, reflecting your mahi and dedication.

Reimbursement for travel between clients.

Be paid time and a half when working on Public Holidays and a day in lieu.

Earn your recognized NZQA qualifications in Health and Wellbeing.

Client specific trainings from our dedicated Support Worker Trainer to equip you with the skills needed to
meet your clients’ needs.

1:1 Buddy Coordinator by your side, helping you build your roster and settle into your role with confidence and care.

Enjoy a favorable staff-to-person ratio, facilitating more personalised support.

What We Are Looking For | Ā mātou e kimi nei

Minimum Level 2 in Health and Wellbeing qualification or its equivalent from another country is beneficial but
not necessary.

Full NZ Driver's License

A reliable vehicle of your own

A valid and current Basic First Aid Certificate is required. If you do not have one, you must provide evidence of a confirmed booking before starting employment.

Candidates must be able to pass a Police Check or undergo vetting. To fast-track your application, simply request a copy of your recent Police Vetting Result from your current or past employer. This will help speed up your hiring process!

Flexibility opens doors to more shifts!

Join us in fostering a culture where every life is not just supported but lived to its fullest potential.
We are eager to hear from you and will be reviewing application as they come in, so please do not hesitate to apply today!


Please note that the +0-day trial period will apply to any successful applicant who has not previously worked for Phoenix Healthcare Group.

Reference Number: NA

Profession / Role:
Healthcare / Community & Social services
Employer: Phoenix Healthcare Group

Date Posted: 05th Jun, 2025

Date Expires: 05th Jul, 2025