Memory Care Caregiver - Empathetic, Flexible Shifts + Weekend Premium

Summerset; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend rates 10% on hourly rate

Time and a half for shifts over 8 hrs

Southern Cross Health Essentials

Job summary

Summerset Waikanae village in New Zealand seeks a caring, patient caregiver to join the Memory Care Centre team. You will deliver high-quality, resident-directed care for people living with dementia in a secure, supportive environment where quality of life is central.

The role focuses on meal support, hygiene assistance, and participating in daily activities tailored to each resident. The successful candidate will have experience in aged care or a similar role, strong verbal communication

Qualifications

• Empathetic, kind and patient approach to care.
• Experience in aged care or similar role.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Help with hygiene, including showers.
• Assist with individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises.
• Support residents with activities, such as puzzles and table tennis.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Summerset Waikanae village in New Zealand seeks a caring, patient caregiver to join the Memory Care Centre team. You will deliver high-quality, resident-directed care for people living with dementia in a secure, supportive environment where quality of life is central.

The role focuses on meal support, hygiene assistance, and participating in daily activities tailored to each resident. The successful candidate will have experience in aged care or a similar role, strong verbal communication