Caregiver

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.

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. 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.

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.

Job Description

At Summerset we are here to bring the best of life to our residents. To do this, we know we need to take care of our people to form a team who are strong enough to care, operate as one team, and strive to do their best.

This is a busy and diverse role, assisting residents with their day-to-day activities such as showering, delivering meals and much more. Therefore, you will need to be resilient, kind and patient, while a good level of fitness will prove useful for delivering the best in personal care.

This role is for full time, ongoing employment, working a minimum of 30 hours per week or up to 80 hours per fortnight

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Qualifications

We are looking for exceptional Caregivers to join our Palmerston North village. To be a successful candidate you will:

• have a minimum of 3 years work experience in aged care or posess a Health and Wellbeing Level 4 qualification (or relevant overseas equivalent)
• have genuine compassion for all kinds of people from all walks of life.
• be a team player and be able to manage your time well in order to complete all your tasks.
• be available to work on a rostered and rotating shift pattern (including mornings, afternoon and weekends).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide personal care to residents under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, including assistance with daily needs such as showering, meals, toileting, and other tasks as outlined in individual care plans.

Foster respectful and supportive relationships with residents and their families to enhance mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Assist in delivering activity programs tailored to residents' needs.

Contribute to creating a welcoming, enjoyable, and safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Provide care assistance across the village, including first aid response and support for residents in Care Centre, Villas, Apartments, and Care Apartments as needed.

Adhere to policies and procedures, maintain accurate records, promptly report concerns, and ensure professional and ethical conduct.

Perform additional tasks as required, such as cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, escorting residents, or assisting with organized activities.

Additional Information

To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer many great benefits such as:

• $28.42 - $30.70 per hour based on your experience and or qualifications
• Weekend rates of an additional 40 percent of the hourly rate
• Time and one half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
• Health cover (if applicable), social sporting teams, uniform provided and discounts at a range of suppliers plus much more

If you, or someone you know, are strong enough to care, then we would love to hear from you.

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!