Caregiver

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Metlifecare Full time

Why Join

  • Health Insurance Automatic Cover
    + 3 Extra Paid Wellness Days per year
  • 1 Paid Day of Leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Full Time Permanent position with am and pm shifts available
  • We offer $23.38 to $29.66 per hour based on your qualification level as recognized through NZQA
    + We will support you to gain or further your qualification.
  • We are an Accredited Employer and can offer visa support if required.

About the role
Your caregiving career will thrive working at The Village Palms Retirement Village in Christchurch.

Your passionate experience and kindness to provide first class care for our residents will see you exceed in this role.


Duties:

  • Provide resident directed care and support to our residents.
  • Work under the direction of a Registered nurse as part of the Care Team.
  • Foster an environment of acceptance and choice.
  • Contributes to and demonstrates knowledge and use of resident directed Care Plans.
  • Provide support for the family.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Hold Health and Wellbeing certificate preferred.
  • Excellent attitude and demonstrate selfmotivation and proactiveness.
  • Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is preferred.
  • Problem solving and decisive decisionmaking skills.
  • Empathy and love making a difference in our residents' lives.

Check out some of our Benefits

  • 3 paid wellness days per annum
  • 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
  • Health Insurance automatic cover free to all permanent staff
  • Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
  • 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
  • Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500
  • Education, Development and Training Support

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders.

We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Metlifecare currently operates over 36 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.

How to apply

Job Details:

  • Reference # Location(s)
  • The Village Palms
  • Retirement Villages Christchurch
  • Expertise
  • Caregiving
  • Job level(s)
  • Qualified, Experienced
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent fulltime
  • More details (document)
  • Caregiver
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