Senior Caregiver The Village Palms

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Metlifecare Full time
Map out your career with opportunities to grow with us.

  • We value our employees, some benefits include anniversary gifts, one paid day off work to celebrate your birthday
  • Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500.00
We're looking for a Senior Caregiver for Village Palms located in Shirley, Christchurch. As a Senior Caregiver, you'll contribute to the health and wellbeing of our residents.

Your experience and empathy to provide top-quality care will benefit and help our residents feel comfortable, supported and at ease in your care.

This is a permanent position working Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 3:00pm to 11:00pm and on Saturdays 4:00pm to 9:30pm

Some of the great things you will be doing include:

  • Working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse
  • Providing quality care and support to our residents
  • Working in a supportive environment in a modern care facility

About you
Attitude is key here.

We are looking for someone who is flexible in terms of availability and wants to be part of a growing organisation.


You'll have:

  • Previous experience in aged care or working with the elderly is preferred
  • Careerforce or equivalent qualification will be advantageous
  • Medcomp Experience
  • Empathy and a love for making an impact on our residents' lives
  • Bright, breezy attitude and a "cando" team focus
  • Flexibility to pick up different shifts

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 35 villages located around New Zealand and employs close to 2000 staff.

How to apply

About us

Metlifecare is a leading New Zealand owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and outstanding care to more than 5,600 New Zealanders.

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

Since 1984, we have been a leader in New Zealand in the development and management of vibrant social communities for older people.

The care, comfort, happiness and wellbeing of people is at the heart of what we do and why we do it.



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