Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed-Term, Part-Time)

Summerset - Care; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 22 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Summerset - Care in Wellington is seeking a Caregiver to deliver resident-directed care for people living with dementia in a secure environment. You’ll work as part of a team to support meals, personal care and activity engagement, with shifts from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on a 3-on, 3-off roster.

This fixed-term, part-time role emphasizes empathy, patience and strong communication to build lasting relationships with residents and families. Applications close on 3/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or a similar role.
• Experience with dementia care.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Ability to work a roster pattern of 3 days on and 3 days off.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Empathy

Patience

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Description du poste

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Boulcott Village you will work as part of a team to deliver high-quality, resident-directed care for people living with dementia. Our secure, specialist environment supports safety while promoting a fulfilling and enjoyable lifestyle, with each resident’s quality of life at the heart of everything we do. Our care is resident-directed - meaning we tailor care and support to each individual’s preferences, values, and needs.

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 fixed-term, part-time position until 2 May 2027, working a 3-on, 3-off roster with shifts from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

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
• Experience with dementia care
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Ability to work a roster pattern of 3 days on and 3 days off

Additional Information

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.

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
• Uniform provided

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on 3/11/2026.