Aged Caregiver – Night Shifts, Weekend Rates

Summerset Retirement Villages; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rate uplift

Time and a half for shifts over 8

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Waikanae is seeking a Caregiver to join our team and provide compassionate personal care to residents, helping with meals, hygiene, and daily activities. You will work as part of a team to create a safe, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle for residents.

The role requires empathy, reliability and a willingness to rotate across morning, afternoon and night shifts, including 4 days on and 2 days off night patterns. Weekend work and rostering are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or a similar role.
• 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 night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes.
• Aiding with hygiene, such as showering.
• Assisting with individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises.
• Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Roster flexibility

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Waikanae is seeking a Caregiver to join our team and provide compassionate personal care to residents, helping with meals, hygiene, and daily activities. You will work as part of a team to create a safe, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle for residents.

The role requires empathy, reliability and a willingness to rotate across morning, afternoon and night shifts, including 4 days on and 2 days off night patterns. Weekend work and rostering are part of the job.