Aged Care Support Specialist - Mobility & Wellbeing

Summerset; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional weekend penal rates

Training opportunities – National Cert

Job summary

Summerset Hamilton village is seeking a compassionate Kaitiaki to support our Care Centre residents with meals, mobility, and wellbeing. You will work as part of a close-knit team, delivering person-centred care and meaningful daily activities in a safe environment.

The role focuses on mobility support, recreation, and mealtime care, guided by structured shifts. Prior experience in aged care helps, with NZQA dementia training and strong teamwork valued.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules.
• Emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.
• Experience working in aged care or a related support role is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one help where needed.
• Assist residents to follow mobility therapy plans (e.g., walking, gentle exercise).
• Provide emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused.
• Help maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling.
• Support individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists.
• Keep accurate progress notes and alert clinical staff to any concerns.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Education

NZQA Dementia training modules

National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Level 2)

Job description

Summerset Hamilton village is seeking a compassionate Kaitiaki to support our Care Centre residents with meals, mobility, and wellbeing. You will work as part of a close-knit team, delivering person-centred care and meaningful daily activities in a safe environment.

The role focuses on mobility support, recreation, and mealtime care, guided by structured shifts. Prior experience in aged care helps, with NZQA dementia training and strong teamwork valued.