Caregiver - Part-Time

Summerset Retirement Villages; Porirua; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Career progression opportunities

Staff benefits

Job summary

Summerset on the Landing, Kenepuru Village in Wellington, is seeking a part-time Caregiver to support residents with daily personal care and activities, including delivering meals and assisting with daily routines.

You will work AM/PM 6-hour shifts on a 4-on/2-off pattern, with a focus on compassion, relationship-building and reliability in a close-knit village.

Qualifications

• Empathy, kindness and patience to support residents daily life.
• Ability to build relationships through strong verbal communication.
• Commitment to a rotational roster including mornings, afternoons and nights.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Roster management

Aged care experience

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.

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 Summerset on the Landing, our Kenepuru 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 Part-Time role, working AM/PM 6 hour shifts on a 4 on 2 off basis.

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 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

Applications for this role will close on 29/09/2026.

Kenepuru Village