Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term)

Summerset ·careers.summerset.co.nz

Location Cambridge, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Hospital And Health Care Cambridge Village
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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 Cambridge 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 fixed term role till May 2027, and working a roster of four days on, two days off (Shifts will rotate through AM and PM's - minimum 60 and maximum 80 hours per fortnight).

Please click here to view the full job description.  

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
  • Experience working within dementia care, supported by a Level 4 dementia care qualification
  • 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

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 10% on your hourly rate
  • Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
  • Birthday leave and retail discounts

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 12th November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term) role?
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Where is the Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term) job located?
The Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term) role with Summerset is based in Cambridge, NZ.
Is the Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Summerset.
What experience level is the Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term) role?
The Caregiver - Memory Care (Fixed term) position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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