Caregiver - Part time (Memory Care)

Summerset Group Holdings Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rates apply

Career progression opportunities

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Job summary

Summerset Casebrook village in Christchurch is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to support residents with daily living, meals, hygiene and personal care. You’ll be part of a friendly team focused on safety, health and enjoyment for our residents.

Flexible part-time rosters include 20 hours per week (Tue–Sat 4:00pm–8:00pm) and 15 hours per week (Wed 3:00pm–11:00pm; Thu 7:00am–3:00pm). Previous aged-care experience is essential, with dementia care qualifications valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as a Caregiver in an aged care facility.
• Dementia care qualifications; Health and Wellbeing Level 3 is required.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.

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 etc.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Dementia care

Communication

Education

Dementia care qualifications

Health and Wellbeing Level 3

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 ourCasebrook 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

We have two permanent part-time roster options available:

• 20 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00pm to 8:00pm)
• 15 hours per week (Wednesday 3:00pm to 11:00pm and Thursday 7:00am to 3:00pm)

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:

• Must have a minimum of 4 years' experience as a Caregiver in an aged care facility
• Dementia care qualifications; Health and Wellbeing Level 3 is required
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships

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

Next Steps:Applications for this role will close on the 30th November.