Aged Care Caregiver: Dementia Support, Rotating Shifts

Summerset Retirement Villages; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rate uplift (10%)

Overtime pay (time and a half over 8h)

Birthday leave & retail discounts

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Cambridge, NZ is seeking a Caregiver to support residents with daily living tasks, meals and personal care. You will work as part of a team to deliver safe, compassionate care across morning, afternoon and night shifts in a fixed-term role through May 2027.

You will need experience in aged care, dementia care and strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or a similar role.
• Experience working within dementia care, supported by a Level 4 dementia care qualification.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Ability to work a roster pattern of 4 days on and 2 days off.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Aiding with hygiene, such as showering.
• Assist with individual care plans, including walks and exercises.
• Support residents with activities and daily living tasks.

Skills

Aged care experience

Dementia care

Verbal communication

Roster flexibility

Shift pattern experience

Education

Level 4 dementia care qualification

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Cambridge, NZ is seeking a Caregiver to support residents with daily living tasks, meals and personal care. You will work as part of a team to deliver safe, compassionate care across morning, afternoon and night shifts in a fixed-term role through May 2027.

You will need experience in aged care, dementia care and strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with residents and families.