Caregiver - Part-Time

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Career progression

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Job summary

Summerset in Waikanae Village is seeking a caring Part-Time Caregiver to join a team dedicated to creating the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. The role focuses on personal care and assisting residents with daily activities.

You will work a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts, with 4 days on and 2 days off. Prior aged care experience is preferred, and weekend penal rates may apply.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, kind and patient approach to care.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building ability.
• Willingness to work a rotational roster including mornings, afternoons and nights.
• Commitment to a 4-on-2-off work pattern.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Assist with personal hygiene and showers.
• Support with individual care plans, e.g., walks and exercises.
• Help residents with activities such as puzzles and table tennis.

Skills

Aged care experience

Verbal communication

Rotational roster

4 days on 2 off pattern

Job description

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Waikanae 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 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 8/10/2026.