Caregiver

Summerset Retirement Villages; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rates 10% premium

Time and a half for shifts over 8 hrs

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Waikanae Village in New Zealand is seeking a dedicated Caregiver to support residents with daily living and personal care. You will work as part of a team ensuring safety, health, and an enjoyable lifestyle for our residents, delivering meals, aiding with hygiene, and supporting daily activities.

The role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication. A 4-on/2-off roster, with 60–80 hours per fortnight, offers stability and the chance to contribute to a compassionate community

Qualifications

• Empathetic, kind and patient, able to care for residents.
• Thrives in a compassionate aged-care environment.
• Capable of building lasting relationships with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Assist with hygiene and personal care as required.
• Support with individual care plans, including walks and exercises.
• Help with activities and social engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Education

Health and Wellbeing Level 3+

Job description

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Summerset Waikanae Village you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident’s daily lives.

Typical Duties Include

• 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

This is a full time role working 60 - 80 hours per fortnight, on a 4 days on, 2 days off roster.

Qualifications

You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people’s lives.

You’ll Bring With You

• 4+ years experience in aged care or a similar role
• A Health and Wellbeing Level 3+ qualification or equivalent
• 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

Additional Information

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

Our Benefits Include

• Weekend rates of an additional 10% on your hourly rate
• Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on 3rd November 2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.

Waikanae Village