Caregiver - Casual

Summerset; Tasman; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Career progression opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

Summerset's Richmond and Neslon Villages in New Zealand are seeking a caring Caregiver to join a team focused on delivering personal care and support to residents, helping with daily activities, meals, hygiene, and social engagement. The role is casual, on an as-needed basis, with shifts that may include evenings and weekends.

Applicants should have aged care experience, strong verbal communication, and a flexible approach to varying shifts.

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

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Richmond and Neslon Villages 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
• Commitment to 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:

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

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 28th October.