Kaitiaki - Casual

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend penalty rates

Dementia training support

National Certificate in Health and Aod

Job summary

Summerset in Hamilton is seeking a caring Kaitiaki to support residents with meals, mobility and daily activities, guided by structured shift patterns.

You’ll work as part of a close-knit team to provide person-centred care, emotional support, and safety, helping residents to maintain independence and enjoy life. This casual, as-needed role offers flexible hours and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules.
• Emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.
• Experience in aged care or related support role is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one help where needed
• Assisting residents to follow mobility therapy plans (e.g., walking, gentle exercise)
• Providing emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused
• Helping maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling
• Supporting individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists
• Keeping accurate progress notes and alerting clinical staff to any concerns

Skills

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

NZQA Dementia training modules

Job description

As a Kaitiaki at our Hamilton village you’ll play an important role in supporting the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle possible for our Care Centre residents. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, focused on person-centred care and enhancing the wellbeing of every resident.

This role includes a strong focus on mobility support, recreation, and mealtime care – all guided by structured morning and afternoon shift schedules.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one help where needed
• Assisting residents to follow their mobility therapy plans (e.g., walking, gentle exercise)
• Providing emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused
• Helping maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling
• Supporting individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists
• Keeping accurate progress notes and alerting clinical staff to any concerns

We know that this role makes a difference - our residents love having someone there whose job is to spend time with them and put a smile on their face.

This is a casual role, working on as and when basis.

Qualifications

You’ll be naturally empathetic, kind and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting older people. This role suits someone who thrives when making a meaningful difference each day.

You’ll bring with you:

• Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules
• Emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning
• Experience working in aged care or a related support role is ideal but not essential

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Additional weekend penal rates
• Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support to at least Level 2, as well as other modules in dementia care, mobility therapy, and more

Applications close on Monday 5th October.