Compassionate Aged Caregiver - Flexible 3-on/3-off Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rate premium

Time and a half for shifts over 8 hrs

Birthday day off

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a compassionate Caregiver for our Prebbleton Village in New Zealand. You will join a team delivering personal care to residents, help with meals, hygiene, and daily activities in a state-of-the-art care centre opening soon.

The role offers a rotating 3 days on, 3 days off roster (7:00am–3:00pm), 22.5–30 hours/week, with paid onsite training from 18 January to 5 February 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an aged care or similar setting.
• Health and Wellbeing Certificate Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent).
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Ability to work a roster pattern of 4 days on and 2 days off.

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 and table tennis.

Skills

Aged care experience

Empathy

Communication

Roster coordination

Education

Health and Wellbeing Certificate Level 3 or 4

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a compassionate Caregiver for our Prebbleton Village in New Zealand. You will join a team delivering personal care to residents, help with meals, hygiene, and daily activities in a state-of-the-art care centre opening soon.

The role offers a rotating 3 days on, 3 days off roster (7:00am–3:00pm), 22.5–30 hours/week, with paid onsite training from 18 January to 5 February 2027.