Caregiver - Fixed Term

Summerset Retirement Villages; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking exceptional Caregivers for their Casebrook village. This full-time, 8-month fixed-term role involves assisting residents with daily activities and providing compassionate care. The ideal candidate will have experience in aged care, a strong team spirit, and the ability to manage time effectively. Enjoy a supportive team environment and various benefits including competitive hourly rates and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression support

Free access to EAP Service

Sick leave from Day 1

Health cover and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care and/or relevant qualifications.
• Genuine compassion for all kinds of people.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities such as showering and delivering meals.
• Work on a rostered and rotating shift pattern, including weekends.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Experience in aged care

Job description

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care, and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.

When you're part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has a real impact, who you are is fully embraced, and where your career can flourish.

Job Description

At Summerset, our goal is to bring the best of life to our residents. To achieve this, we prioritize taking care of our people to form a team that is strong enough to care, operates as one, and strives to do their best.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting residents with daily activities such as showering, delivering meals, and more. You will need to be resilient, kind, and patient. A good level of fitness will be useful for delivering the best in personal care.

This role is for full-time, 8-month fixed-term employment covering maternity leave until February.

Qualifications

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We are seeking exceptional Caregivers to join our Casebrook village. To be successful, you will:

1. Have experience in aged care and/or relevant qualifications.
2. Have genuine compassion for all kinds of people from all walks of life.
3. Be a team player and able to manage your time effectively to complete tasks.
4. Be available to work on a rostered and rotating shift pattern, including mornings, afternoons, and weekends.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you? To recognize the important work you do for our residents, we offer:

• An enthusiastic and supportive team that is fun to be part of
• $25.39-$29.95 per hour based on experience and qualifications
• Weekend rates of an additional 40% of the hourly rate
• Career progression support for those looking to develop skills further in aged care
• Free access to our EAP Service
• Sick leave from Day 1 & a day off on your birthday!
• Health cover, social sporting teams, discounts at various suppliers, and more

If you, or someone you know, are strong enough to care, we would love to hear from you.

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates who already have the right to work in NZ first. We may not support visa applications for this role. This role closes on 16th May 2025 but may close early due to high applications. Apply soon to avoid disappointment!