Healthcare NZ

About HealthCare New Zealand

HealthCare NZ is one of New Zealands leading healthcare, disability and wellbeing support provider. Since 1988 we have been providing high quality, fully government funded care in homes and local communities across Aotearoa New Zealand, constantly pursuing our mission to achieve equitable wellbeing for all. 

Today, our team of over 4,000 support workers, nurses, and other health professionals work around the clock to make sure everyone has equitable access to healthcare and support in their own home and community.  

We are fully committed to offering real choice and control to the people we support. With our online platform My Homecare, individuals can schedule and track preferred care times, choose their own carers, and share information about their care plan with loved ones. 

Offering comprehensive home care services including dressing, toileting, meal preparation and medication management, as well as expert in-home clinical care for both general and complex needs, the team at HealthCare NZ bring health back to the home.

Our Staff
Our team of over 4,500 skilled and trained health professionals work to make sure everyone has equal access to healthcare at home.

Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Hours
24 hours 7 days a week

Languages  
English, Te Reo, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
Multi-lingual interpreters available on request

Community & Rehabilitation

We can support you with:

• Personal cares such as washing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Home help tasks such as cleaning, vacuuming, and basic household chores
• Managing your meals
• Taking medication safely
• Exercises that will increase your mobility, coordination and confidence
• Learning new skills to manage symptoms of any illness you may have
• Keeping socially connected, such as being part of a community group, club or activity programme
• Providing supports that increase overall independence through a person-centred approach

ACC Nursing:

• Wound care for people with injuries approved by ACC who are assessed as being unable to make it to clinic appointments for wound dressings
• Long-term Nursing needs as a result of a serious injury

District Nursing (Christchurch only):

• Early supported discharge from hospital
• Falls prevention programmes
• Palliative care
• Wound care management
• Specialist cardiopulmonary support
• Cardiothoracic support post-surgery

Note: some services may not be available in your region. Please contact us to find out what services are available to you.

Services are fully funded as assessed.

If wanting additional  support over and above your funded services this is an option. 

For private services information, please contact Private Care NZ on 0800 55 55 88 or email
info@privatecarenz.com or view their website and we will guide you through our private services