Porter

Are you a caring and organised person who loves to support others?** **James Wattie Retirement Village in Havelock North has an opportunity for you
- Varied and rewarding role
- Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career growth and development

**About Ryman Retirement Villages**

Ryman Healthcare's**_ _**James Wattie Retirement Village has a strong family and community focus. With a welcoming atmosphere, our village is filled with people who enjoy living and working here. Everything we do has to be good enough for mum and dad, and our team love putting smiles on our resident's faces.

**About the Role**

We have an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team as a Porter, to provide resident support at James Wattie Retirement Village.

This is a part time**_ _**position working Saturday 0830 - 1630 and Sunday 1630 - 2330. You will also need to be available for additional hours on call.

In this role you will often be working independently to:

- Welcome all visitors and new independent residents and provide assistance and direction as necessary
- Help settle residents into their new homes
- Managing resident enquiries, and covering reception.
- Be responsible for answering emergency call bells 24/24 of our independent residents
- Providing first aid, or calling emergency services as required.
- General cleaning and administration duties
- Assist at Open Days and functions for visitors, residents and families to the village
- Work closely with, and support your colleagues.

**About You**

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have:

- Strong empathy and patience with elderly residents
- A flexible, 'can-do' attitude
- Outstanding communication skills
- A reliable, friendly and professional manner

**Benefits of working at a Ryman Village**
- Fun, friendly and supportive team environment
- Work in a beautiful, resort style village
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Ryman Team Benefits Card with discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

If you are interested in working for a company with a clear purpose that are committed to safety, kindness and developing our people we would love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.