Casual Aged Caregiver – Upper Hutt, Make a Difference

Heritage Lifecare; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare in Upper Hutt is seeking a Caregiver to join St Joseph's Lifecare and make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. Casual shifts available across AM, PM, Night and Weekend blocks, working in a warm, caring environment.

You will bring proven experience caring for others, ideally in aged care, plus good communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. NZQA Level Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or an equivalent qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for others, ideally within an aged care environment.
• NZQA Level Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent is desirable.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A friendly, patient approach with a passion for helping people.
• A commitment to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities with kindness.
• Provide compassionate care and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Support mobility, meals and routine tasks as needed.
• Maintain documentation and report changes to care team.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Education

NZQA Level Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Bachelor of Nursing (desirable)

Job description

Heritage Lifecare in Upper Hutt is seeking a Caregiver to join St Joseph's Lifecare and make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. Casual shifts available across AM, PM, Night and Weekend blocks, working in a warm, caring environment.

You will bring proven experience caring for others, ideally in aged care, plus good communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. NZQA Level Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or an equivalent qualification is desirable.