Caregiver - Part time

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Summerset is seeking a part-time Caregiver for the Kenepuru village in Porirua to work 6-hour shifts on a 4 days on, 2 days off roster. In this role you’ll deliver personal care, assist with meals and hygiene, support residents with walks and exercises, and help with engaging activities as part of a caring team. What matters most is genuine empathy, kindness, patience and previous experience in aged care, plus strong verbal communication and roster flexibility across mornings, afternoons and nights. To apply, tailor your CV to show real resident care outcomes, highlight teamwork, and express interest in career progression and weekend penal rates. Applications close 28 August; apply early.

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 Kenepuru 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

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This is a part-time role working 6-hour shifts on a roster of 4 days on and 2 days off.

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 4 days on and 2 days off

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:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain further qualifications

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 28th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!