Caregiver - Part time (Weekends)

Summerset Retirement Villages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rate premium 10%

Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Southern Cross Insurance

Job summary

Summerset Milldale is seeking a Part Time Weekend Caregiver for the Memory Care Centre at Milldale Village. You will join a team delivering compassionate, high-quality personal care in a state-of-the-art facility, supporting residents daily in a nurturing environment.

The role requires 4+ years in aged care and a Health & Wellbeing Certificate level 3 or 4, with strong verbal communication. Weekend shifts provide premium rates and a rotating roster across mornings and afternoons.

Qualifications

• Empathy, kindness and patience in caring for residents.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to work a rotational roster across mornings, afternoons and nights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Assist with hygiene and personal care tasks.
• Support residents with activities and mobility as directed by care plans.
• Engage residents in activities and social interaction.

Skills

Verbal communication

Empathy

Rotational roster

Education

Health & Wellbeing Certificate level 3 or 4

Job description

Company Description

You can bring our villages to life! Summerset Milldale is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility nestled in a picturesque, established village poised to become the heart of aged care in the region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning, where you’ll help deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art environment.

Job Description

As a Part Time Weekend Caregiver in our Memory Care Centre for Milldale Village, you will work as part of a team that creates the 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

• 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

You’ll need to be available for three weeks of paid, onsite training from 22 February to 12 March 2027, running Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, ahead of the Care Centre’s official opening.

This is a part‑time position working 7:00am – 3:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.

We’ll be in touch with shortlisted candidates before Christmas, with interviews taking place in January 2027.

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

• A Health & Wellbeing Certificate level 3 or 4
• 4+ years' experience in aged care
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts

Additional Information

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

Our Benefits Include

• Weekend rates of an additional 10% on your hourly rate
• Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on Friday 4th December. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.

Milldale Village