Care Companion Engage

Ryman Healthcare; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ryman Healthcare as a Care Companion Engage in a vibrant community focused on enhancing the lives of residents. This full-time role involves planning activities and promoting wellbeing, requiring strong empathy and communication skills. Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment.

Certainty of hours through fixed rosters.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from various suppliers.

Qualifications

• Strong empathy and outstanding communication skills.
• Reliable, friendly, and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational and social activities for residents.
• Promote happiness and wellbeing for all residents.
• Support colleagues in a team environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Provide avenues for memorable experiences and enrich the lives of those within our vibrant community.

Be the ambassador of fun, creativity, and enjoyment!

Connect communities and foster bonds through exciting activities.

Elevate your career with an organisation committed to diversity and growth.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Care Companion Engage (mostly activities with some caregiving). This is a full-time position working Sunday to Thursday, 0900 - 1730.

For this position, you will need to have a full driver’s license and be comfortable driving a manual van.

In this role, you will:

1. Plan and implement a programme of recreational, diversional, social, and craft activities for residents.
2. Promote happiness, wellbeing, and quality of life for all residents.
3. Work closely with and support your colleagues.

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment, you will have:

1. Strong empathy.
2. Outstanding communication skills.
3. A reliable, friendly, and professional manner.

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection, and well-being for people as they grow older. We own and operate 48 villages in New Zealand and Australia, employing approximately 7,700 team members across various sectors. We are also proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

Benefits of Working at a Ryman Village

• Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment.
• Certainty of hours through fixed rosters.
• Work in a beautiful, resort-style village.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.

Experience working in aged care is preferred but not essential.

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.