Caregiver - Memory Care (Full Time)

Summerset Retirement Villages; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rates 10% premium

Time and a half for shifts over 8h

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages Waikanae is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to join our Memory Care Centre team. You will deliver high-quality, resident-directed care in a secure setting, with a focus on dignity, safety, and meaningful activities.

This full-time role follows a 4 on, 2 off roster, covering morning, afternoon, and night shifts. You will support meals, hygiene, mobility, and engagement, building relationships with residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or a similar role.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Willingness to work a 4 days on / 2 days off pattern.

Responsibilities

• Delivering meals and assisting with mealtimes
• Aiding with hygiene, such as showering
• Assisting with individual care plans, walks and exercises
• Supporting residents with activities and engagement

Skills

Aged care exp

Verbal communication

Roster flexibility

Team player

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 Waikanae village you will work as part of our compassionate team in the Memory Care Centre, where we 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.

This is a full time position, working AM/PM shifts on a 4 on 2 off roster.

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

You’ll Bring With You

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.

• Experience in aged care or a similar role
• 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

Applications for this role will close on 3/12/2026.

Waikanae Village