Compassionate Aged Caregiver - Rotating Shifts & Benefits

Summerset Holdings; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rates 10% on hourly rate

Time and a half for shifts over 8 hrs

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Holdings’ Trentham Village in Wellington is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to support residents with daily living, meals, hygiene, and activity engagement. You will work as part of a team to create a safe, enjoyable lifestyle for residents.

The role involves a 4 days on / 2 days off roster with AM/PM shifts, typically totaling 40-50 hours per fortnight. Experience in aged care, strong communication, and flexibility with a rotational roster are essential; weekend rates and health

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or a similar role.
• 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, table tennis etc

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Rotational shifts

Job description

Summerset Holdings’ Trentham Village in Wellington is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to support residents with daily living, meals, hygiene, and activity engagement. You will work as part of a team to create a safe, enjoyable lifestyle for residents.

The role involves a 4 days on / 2 days off roster with AM/PM shifts, typically totaling 40-50 hours per fortnight. Experience in aged care, strong communication, and flexibility with a rotational roster are essential; weekend rates and health