Caregiver - Dementia

Ryman Healthcare; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents with dementia. As a Caregiver at a vibrant retirement village, you will provide compassionate care, engage with residents through meaningful activities, and develop lasting relationships. This part-time role offers fixed hours and ongoing training, ensuring you thrive in a supportive environment. Enjoy additional benefits like a weekend allowance and a focus on personal development. If you have a passion for making a difference and want to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Fixed rosters

Education scholarships

Wellness leave

Access to discounts with well-known brands

Supportive team environment

24-hour management support

Additional leave

Weekend allowance

Qualifications

• Strong empathy and kindness are essential for this role.
• Willingness to complete relevant unit standards within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residents and engage them in activities.
• Follow individual care plans and develop relationships with residents.

Skills

Empathy

Kindness

Reliability

Professionalism

Education

Relevant unit standards or equivalent qualification

Tools

myRyman care app

Job description

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Are you an experienced Caregiver who finds it fulfilling to care for residents with dementia? Possum Bourne Retirement Village has an opportunity for you.

• Help and support the most precious people we know, our residents
• Receive ongoing training and development opportunities
• Enjoy additional leave, an extra $2.50 per hour weekend allowance, and fixed shifts that stay fixed

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Possum Bourne Retirement Village in Pukekohe, South Auckland as a Caregiver in our Special Care Unit. This position will involve working with our residents who need an experienced and reliable person with a passion for dementia care.

We have a Part-time position available working Sunday to Thursday 1500 - 2100.

In this role you will:

• Oversee residents providing activities to engage them
• Follow our residents' individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for your own mum, dad, nana or poppa
• Engage with our residents and develop lasting relationships with them and their families
• Use the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRyman
• Take time to learn about each resident, their background, and what makes them happy to help them enjoy life to the fullest

About You

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

• Strong empathy
• Kindness in your DNA
• A reliable, friendly, and professional style
• Have obtained or are willing to complete the relevant unit standards (or an equivalent qualification as approved by Ryman) within 18 months of employment

Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, applicants must have New Zealand work rights for this position.

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 purpose is to enhance freedom, connection, and well-being for people as they grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia, employing approximately 7,700 team members across various sectors. We are 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 Ryman Healthcare

When you look after our residents, we will look after you! As part of our team, you will:

• Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters
• Enjoy a great resident-to-staff ratio, allowing for more personalized care
• Work in a fun, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Have access to scholarships and bursaries for further education
• Receive education, long service, and wellness leave on top of standard leave
• Work in a secure building with 24-hour management support
• Access over 60 discounts with well-known brands across sectors including health, wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail

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 organization with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may occur before the closing date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised closing date.