Caregiver - Part time (Weekends)

Summerset; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay uplift (+10%)

Overtime pay (time and a half)

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Milldale is opening a brand-new memory care centre in Milldale Village. We are seeking a part-time weekend caregiver to join a dedicated team delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art environment.

Typical duties include assisting with meals, hygiene, and activities, and supporting individuals with their care plans. Training will run Feb 22–Mar 12, 2027, with shifts 7:00am–3:00pm on weekends. Interviews in Jan 2027.

Qualifications

• Health & Wellbeing Certificate level 3 or 4.
• 4+ years' experience in aged care.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to residents.
• Assist with meals, hygiene, and activities.
• Support residents with care plans and mobility.
• Engage residents in activities and social interactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Empathy

Patience

Education

Health & Wellbeing Certificate (Level 3/4)

Job description

You can help 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 forMilldale 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 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

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.

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' experiencein aged care
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Commitmentto 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 onFriday 4th December. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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