Support worker, Kaimahi tautoko
Also known as
- Community worker, caregiver, carer, home support worker, disabilities services officer, family support worker, residential care officer
Support workers help and support disabled, ill, injured or elderly people with basic activities like eating, personal hygiene and household tasks.
Duration
2:18 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $28
Most common
$29
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Support workers
- usually work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in clients’ homes, including group homes, and travel locally
- may do physically and emotionally demanding work
- need to be practical, reliable and responsible
Tasks
- help elderly, disabled, ill or injured people
- deliver meals and help people eat
- help people shower and with basic hygiene
- assist people with their needs and mobility
- give emotional support to people
- develop plans for programmes and services
- support and communicate with whānau and caregivers
- support patient dignity
Social
Practical
Organised
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You need
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
You may need
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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