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Home care assistant

FeaturedPart timePosted 04/11/2026 · Closes 04/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$29.75/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A home support provider covering Mosgiel needs a home support worker. Training towards the Level 2 and 3 certificates is paid for by the organisation. This is a split roster role, 7am to 3pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Around 23 hours a week. The base rate is $29.75 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. Experience or a Level 2 certificate is an advantage; we train and support new workers. You must hold a full NZ driver licence and first aid certificate. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Free on-site parking. Uniform and PPE supplied. Start is flexible for the right person, so get your application in.

Duties

  • Visit clients at home to help with personal care and daily tasks
  • Record visits and report changes in wellbeing
  • Support medication routines as directed
  • Travel between clients in the Dunedin area
  • Assist with light housework and meal preparation

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Time management
  • • First aid
  • • Personal care
  • • Customer service

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Full NZ driver licence
  • First Aid certificate

PPE, equipment and induction

Gloves and PPE supplied. Induction covers infection control, safe moving and client plans.

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