Caregiver - Memory Care

Summerset; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Career progression

Health insurance

Job summary

Summerset Avonhead village in Christchurch is seeking a caring Caregiver to join a close-knit team delivering personal care and daily living support to residents.

You will deliver meals, assist with hygiene, support with care plans, and help residents stay active through activities. The role offers a stable full-time roster with 4 days on, 2 days off, across morning, afternoon and night shifts, with 60–80 hours per fortnight.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or similar role with a dementia care qualification.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Ability to work a 4 days on, 2 days off roster.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Assist with hygiene, including showering.
• Support residents with individual care plans, walks and exercises.
• Encourage participation in activities like puzzles and table tennis.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Roster management

Education

Dementia care certificate

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 our Avonhead 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 permanent full-time role, working a roster of four days on, two days off (Shifts will be across, AM, PM and nights, with a minimum 60 and maximum 80 hours per fortnight).

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, with a dementia care qualification certificate
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Commitmentto a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts
• Ability to work a roster pattern of 4 days on and 2 days off

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 further qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps:

Applications for this role will close on 30th November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.