Caregiver

Heritage Lifecare; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Ashburton is seeking a passionate Caregiver. Responsibilities include ensuring residents receive exceptional care in a warm environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in aged care. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Meaningful work

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine love for helping people and a friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness.
• Work collaboratively in a warm and caring atmosphere.
• Support residents in daily activities and health needs.

Skills

Caring for others

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Bachelor of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Join our team at Coldstream Lifecare & Village to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by providing exceptional care in a warm and caring environment.

Coldstream Lifecare & Village is a 58-bed Rest Home and Hospital with an 11-unit Village, located in the town of Ashburton. Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy.

About Us

Heritage Lifecare is one of the leading and largest aged care providers in New Zealand, and the largest dementia provider. We are a fast growing, dynamic organisation with 42 care homes and 20 villages from Whangarei to Invercargill, with an abundance of opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a caring community and have a supporting and nurturing culture; we are whānau.

About Our Role

• Coldstream Lifecare & Village, located in Beautiful Ashburton
• Permanent full-time (32 hours or more per week)
• AM, PM, Nights and Weekend shifts

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Caregiver with a passion for caring for others, to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. You will have a positive compassionate attitude, the ability to make others smile, and be great at working with people. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents are cared for to the highest standard with kindness and patience, in a warm and caring atmosphere

Your Skills And Experience

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• Minimum NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent New Zealand or overseas qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing)
• 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.

What’s In It For You

• Work for one of the most progressive aged care companies in New Zealand.
• Competitive pay scale based on skills & experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Heritage Lifecare fosters an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, we must first consider candidates that already hold the right to work in NZ for this role. Therefore, we may be unable to support a visa application for this role.