Caregiver

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Job type

Full-time

Shift and schedule

Night shift

Shift work

Location

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Full 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 Caregiver at our Bell Block, New Plymouth village, you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident’s daily lives.

Typical duties include:

Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes

Aiding with hygiene, such as showering

Assisting with Individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises

Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc

This is a permanent full-time role, working a roster of: Five days on, two days off and shift times are 3.00pm to 11.00pm.

Qualifications:

You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people’s lives.

You’ll bring with you:

Experience in aged care or a similar role

Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships

Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts

Ability to work a roster pattern of 5 days on and 2 days off

Additional Information:

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

Our benefits include:

Weekend rates of an additional 40% on your hourly rate

Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day

Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 24th July. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!