Care Companion & Mobility Support Aide (Casual)

Summerset - Care; Waikato; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalties

Certification support

Job summary

Summerset Hamilton village is seeking a caring Kaitiaki to support residents with mobility, meals and daily activities, guided by structured morning and afternoon shifts. You will work as part of a close-knit team to promote dignity and wellbeing for each resident.

This casual, on-call role welcomes empathy and resilience, with training opportunities and support to complete NZQA dementia modules; prior aged-care experience helps, but isn’t essential.

Qualifications

• Empathy, kindness and patience in caring for older people.
• Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Experience in aged care or related support role is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Summerset Hamilton village is seeking a caring Kaitiaki to support residents with mobility, meals and daily activities, guided by structured morning and afternoon shifts. You will work as part of a close-knit team to promote dignity and wellbeing for each resident.

This casual, on-call role welcomes empathy and resilience, with training opportunities and support to complete NZQA dementia modules; prior aged-care experience helps, but isn’t essential.