Caregiver

Heritage Lifecare; Otago; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a progressive aged care provider dedicated to making a positive impact on residents' lives. As a Caregiver at a beautiful Dunedin facility, you will provide compassionate care, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of support in a nurturing environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, this role offers the chance to grow within a collaborative team. If you are passionate about helping others and want to work in a supportive community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Making a meaningful difference

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aged care environments is essential.
• Minimum qualification: NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to residents in a warm environment.
• Ensure residents are treated with kindness and patience.

Skills

Caring for others

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Education

NZQA Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Bachelor of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

• Part Time
• Application Closes 07 May 2025
• Otago - Dunedin City
• Healthcare Support Worker
  
  

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

Redroofs Lifecare is a 50-bed Care Home located in the city of Dunedin. 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. Why would you want to work anywhere else?

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

• Redroofs Lifecare, located in Beautiful Dunedin
• Part-Time (less than 32 hours per week on a regular basis)
• 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 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.
  
  

Join Us

Submit an online application today by selecting the ‘Apply’ link

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.

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