Caregiver - Casual

Summerset Holdings; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Opportunities to progress caregiver's/

10% Weekend additional penalty hourly

Job summary

Summerset is seeking a Caregiver for Summerset at Pohutukawa Place Village in New Plymouth. You will join a team delivering personal care and support to residents, helping with daily routines and activities to promote safety and wellbeing.

The role is casual and on an as-needed basis, with duties including meals, hygiene assistance, and supporting residents with plans and exercises. Aged care experience and strong communication are valued, with opportunities for career progression and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or a similar role.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Commitment to being available for a variety of shifts, sometimes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

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.

Job Description:

As a Caregiver at ourSummerset atPohutukawa Place 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 Casual role. Working on an as and when needed basis

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:

• Experience in aged care or a similar role
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Commitmentto being available for a variety of shifts, sometimes at short notice

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information:

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• 10% Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply
• Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain qualifications
• Uniform provided

Applications for this role will close on Friday 9th October.