Caregiver - Casual x2

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.

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:

Summerset Wigram is looking for exceptional individuals who wish to kickstart their career as a Caregiver!

About the Role:
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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care to residents under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse
• Working as part of a team to support creating an enjoyable and safe home for residents

This is a developmental role that will grow your ability as a Caregiver and provide you with the skills and knowledge to create a career in healthcare.

This is a casual contract working on an 'if and when required' basis.

Qualifications:

About you:
You will be a passionate individual with genuine compassion for all kinds of people from all walks of life. To be considered suitable for this role you will bring the following:

• Eager ability to learn and pick up new skills
• Be a team player and be able to manage your time well in order to complete all your tasks.
• The ability to work mornings, afternoon and weekends.

Additional Information:

What’s is in it for you? To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer:

• An enthusiastic and supportive team that is fun to be part of
• $23.84 -$27.73 per hour based on your experience and or qualifications
• Weekend rates of an additional 40 percent of the hourly rate
• We offer career progression and support for those looking to develop their skills further in the aged care industry.
• Free access to our EAP Service

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

Please note that due to NZ Immigration requirements, we can’t consider candidates that require visa support for this level of role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!