Kaitiaki - Part-time

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Summerset is seeking a Kaitiaki for its Cambridge village to support the best possible lifestyle for Care Centre residents, with a focus on mobility support, mealtime care and recreation on a rotating roster from 1.30pm to 6.00pm. You’ll work in a close-knit, person-centred team, assisting with meals, guiding mobility therapy, providing emotional support and helping maintain a safe environment. Essential qualities include empathy, patience, resilience and teamwork; willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training is required, and aged care experience is welcome but not essential. Benefits include weekend penal rates, opportunities to achieve a National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Care Level 2, and Southern Cross insurance. When you apply, tailor your CV to show how you brighten residents’ days, highlight reliability and your willingness to learn, and confirm you can commit to the rotating roster. Apply soon, as Friday 7 August closes, though roles may fill earlier.

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 Kaitiaki at our Cambridge village, you’ll play an important role in supporting the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle possible for our Care Centre residents. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, focused on person-centred care and enhancing the wellbeing of every resident.

This role includes a strong focus on mobility support, recreation, and mealtime care – all guided by structured morning and afternoon shift schedules.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting residents with meals and drinks, including one-on-one help where needed
• Assisting residents to follow their mobility therapy plans (e.g., walking, gentle exercise)
• Providing emotional support to residents who may feel anxious, isolated or confused
• Helping maintain a safe environment, especially for those at risk of falling
• Supporting individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists
• Keeping accurate progress notes and alerting clinical staff to any concerns

We know that this role makes a difference - our residents love having someone there whose job is to spend time with them and put a smile on their face.

This is a permanent part-time role to work on a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday, and shift times will be 1.30pm to 6.00pm.

Qualifications

You’ll be naturally empathetic, kind and patient, with a genuine interest in supporting older people. This role suits someone who thrives when making a meaningful difference each day.

You’ll bring with you:

• Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules
• Emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning
• Experience working in aged care or a related support role is ideal but not essential

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:

• Additional weekend penal rates
• Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support to at least Level 2, as well as other modules in dementia care, mobility therapy, and more
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 7th August. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!