Aged Care Caregiver - Dementia Support & Growth

Heritage Lifecare; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact on residents

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Carterton (Wairarapa) is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Support Worker to join Roseneath Lifecare. This permanent full-time role offers 32 hours or more per week with AM, PM, night and weekend shifts, working with a warm, caring team to support residents with compassion.

You will have NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent), dementia experience preferred, and strong communication and safety awareness to maintain high-quality care and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Minimum NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent New Zealand or overseas qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing)
• Dementia experience is desirable.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, excellent customer service skills, with a friendly and positive attitude.
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a sound understanding of the importance of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents with compassion and patience.
• Support residents with daily activities to maintain comfort and wellbeing.
• Ensure safety and well-being, following health and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver personalised care plans.

Skills

Caring for others

Aged care experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Education

NZQA Health & Wellbeing Certificate

Nursing qualification (NZ/overseas)

Job description

Heritage Lifecare in Carterton (Wairarapa) is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Support Worker to join Roseneath Lifecare. This permanent full-time role offers 32 hours or more per week with AM, PM, night and weekend shifts, working with a warm, caring team to support residents with compassion.

You will have NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification (or equivalent), dementia experience preferred, and strong communication and safety awareness to maintain high-quality care and resident wellbeing.