Caregiver - Part time

Summerset Retirement Villages; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rate bonus

Overtime pay (>8 hours)

Health insurance

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Christchurch seeks a caring Caregiver to join a team delivering safe, healthy and enjoyable living for residents. You will provide personal care and daily living assistance as part of a supportive village team.

Responsibilities include meals, hygiene, activities, and assisting with care plans. The role follows a set roster with morning and afternoon shifts, and offers weekend rate incentives and health insurance through the employer.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, kind and patient demeanor.
• Strong verbal communication with residents and team.
• Ability to commit to a roster including mornings/afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Support individual care plans including mobility and exercises.
• Facilitate activities and social engagement for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Roster adherence

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.

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 Casebrook 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 part-time position working 40.5 hours per fortnight

• Monday: 4:00pm to 9:30pm
• Tuesday: 3:00pm to 11:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am to 1:30pm
• Sunday (once per fortnight): 7:00am to 1:00pm

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
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Commitment to a set roster across morning and afternoon shifts

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

Next Steps

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