Caregiver

Metlifecare; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness days

Birthday leave

Education and training

Job summary

Metlifecare's Springlands Lifestyle Village in Blenheim is seeking a Caregiver to support residents with daily living and comfort, under the direction of Registered Nurses. The role is 33 hours per week across five days with shifts including afternoons and some weekends, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

We value empathy, initiative, and prior aged care experience; training and development support are provided to help you grow in a friendly,

Qualifications

• Need health and wellbeing certificate preferred.
• Experience in aged care or elderly care preferred.
• Strong empathy and kindness.
• Good problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-directed care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and choice.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of resident-directed care plans.
• Provide support for residents' families.

Skills

Empathy

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Proactiveness

Education

Health and Wellbeing certificate

Job description

Caregiver | Blenheim (Springlands Lifestyle Village)

Why Join

• Health Insurance Automatic Cover+ Extra Paid Wellness Days per year
• 1 Paid Day of Leave to celebrate your birthday each year+Education Development and Training Support

About the role

We are looking for a Caregiver to join our stunning Springlands Lifestyle Village in Blenheim. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you'll be working under the direction of our Registered Nurses providing high standards of care and support to our residents.

Role : 33 hours a week/5 days. Shifts

• Monday- 1500–2130
• Thursday- 0700–1500
• Friday- 0700–1330
• Sat- 1500–2130
• Sun- 1500-2300

Duties

• Provide resident directed care and support our residents with activities of daily living.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and choice.
• demonstrate knowledge and use of resident directed Care Plans.
• Provide support for the family.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Health and Wellbeing certificate preferred.
• Excellent attitude and demonstrate self-motivation and proactiveness.
• Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is preferred.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Empathy and kindness to make a difference in our residents' lives.

About us

We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application