Caregiver - Part time (Memory Care)

Summerset Retirement Villages; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rates

Career progression

Health insurance

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a Caregiver at Casebrook village to provide personal care and support to residents, ensuring safety and well-being.

This permanent, part‑time role is 20 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm–8pm, with duties including meals, hygiene, and activities. Aged care experience and strong communication are valued.

Join a team committed to compassionate care and excellent benefits.

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.

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

Empathy

Kindness

Patience

Verbal communication

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

This is a permanent position working 20 hours per week from Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm to 8pm.

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 rotational roster.

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 23rd September.