Caregiver - Part time

Summerset Holdings; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Career progression

Health insurance

Job summary

Summerset Holdings is seeking part-time Caregivers for Casebrook village in Christchurch to provide personal care, meals, and daily assistance to residents. You will work as part of a compassionate team to support a safe, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle for our residents.

Typical duties include helping with meals, hygiene, exercises, and activities. Fixed-term opportunity until 17 February 2027 with several rosters across evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or a similar role.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to a consistent part-time roster with set days and hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily assistance to residents.
• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Support residents with activities and routines.

Skills

Empathy

Aged care experience

Communication skills

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 Casebrookvillageyou 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

We have a range of permanent part-time positions with fixed, predictable rosters, including:

• Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00pm to 8:00pm (20 hours per week)
• Sunday to Tuesday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, plus Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00am to 1:00pm (33.5 hours per week)
• Saturday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, Sunday, 8:00am to 1:00pm, and Monday, 8:00am to 1:30pm (17 hours per week)
• Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Friday, 4:00pm to 9:30pm, and Saturday, 4:30pm to 10:00pm (25.5 hours per week)
• Thursday to Saturday, 7:00am to 3:00pm (22.5 hours per week)

Fixed-Term Opportunity (until 17 February 2027)

• Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00am to 1:00pm (27.5 hours per week)

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
• Commitmentto a consistent part-time roster with set days and hours.

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 (not applicable to fixed-term position)

Next Steps:Applications for this role will close on7th of AugustThis role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!