Kaitiaki - Casual

Summerset Holdings; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional weekend penalties

Training opportunities toward NZQA

Job summary

Summerset Hamilton is seeking a caring Kaitiaki to support the safest, healthiest lifestyle for our Care Centre residents. You’ll work as part of a close-knit team, focusing on person-centred care, mobility support, recreation and mealtime care, guided by structured shift schedules.

You’ll help with meals, assist mobility therapy, provide emotional support, maintain a safe environment, support activities with Diversional and Recreational Therapists, and keep progress notes for the clinical team.

Qualifications

• You’ll be naturally empathetic, kind and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting older people.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training.
• Teamwork and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one assistance.
• Assist residents with mobility therapy plans (walking, gentle exercise).
• Provide emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused.
• Help maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling.
• Support individual and small group activities with Diversional and Recreational Therapists.
• Keep accurate progress notes and alert clinical staff to concerns.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Emotional resilience

Education

NZQA Dementia training modules

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.

Job Description:

As a Kaitiaki at our Hamilton villageyou’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

Next Steps:

Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 10th November.