Casual Aged Care Kaitiaki: Mobility & Mealtime Support

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Dementia training support

National Certificate in Health and Aod

Job summary

Summerset in Hamilton is seeking a caring Kaitiaki to support residents with meals, mobility and daily activities, guided by structured shift patterns.

You’ll work as part of a close-knit team to provide person-centred care, emotional support, and safety, helping residents to maintain independence and enjoy life. This casual, as-needed role offers flexible hours and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules.
• Emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.
• Experience in aged care or related support role is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one help where needed
• Assisting residents to follow mobility therapy plans (e.g., walking, gentle exercise)
• Providing emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused
• Helping maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling
• Supporting individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists
• Keeping accurate progress notes and alerting clinical staff to any concerns

Skills

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

NZQA Dementia training modules

Job description

Summerset in Hamilton is seeking a caring Kaitiaki to support residents with meals, mobility and daily activities, guided by structured shift patterns.

You’ll work as part of a close-knit team to provide person-centred care, emotional support, and safety, helping residents to maintain independence and enjoy life. This casual, as-needed role offers flexible hours and opportunities for training.