Senior Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant – Home Healthcare (Bay of Plenty)
Visionwest Home Healthcare
Visionwest Home Healthcare is a non-profit organisation delivering high-quality in-home aged care, disability support, rehabilitation, respite care, and home assistance across the Bay of Plenty. We are committed to supporting people to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant (Level) to provide both hands-on client care and day-to-day support leadership within the community team.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality in-home care while also supporting junior support workers, ensuring care plans are followed, and maintaining strong service standards.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide and oversee care including:
- Personal care (showering, dressing, toileting)
- Meal preparation and feeding support
- Household support (cleaning, laundry, tidying)
- Medication reminders (non-clinical prompting only)
- Mobility assistance (transfers, walking support, safe handling)
- Community access (shopping, appointments, social activities)
- Companionship and emotional support
Senior-Level Duties Also Include:
- Supporting and mentoring junior support workers in the field
- Assisting with client care plan implementation
- Ensuring accurate reporting and documentation
- Promoting safe work practices and quality standards
- Communicating changes in client needs to coordinators or clinical staff
Requirements
- Previous experience in aged care, disability support, or healthcare assistance (preferred)
- Full or restricted driver’s licence
- Reliable vehicle for community visits (may be required)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Physically fit for caregiving tasks
- Ability to pass police vetting / background check
- First aid or healthcare training (advantageous but not essential)
- NZQA Health & Wellbeing qualifications (Level 2–3 or higher preferred but not required)
What We Offer
- Meaningful community-based work with real impact
- Training, supervision, and career development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities to progress into Team Leader or Coordinator roles
- Flexible working arrangements
Pay: From $4,200.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Extended annual leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
