Caregiver

6 days ago

Cambridge, New Zealand Summerset Group Holdings Limited Full time

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.

Summerset Cambridge is preparing to open its brand-new care centre – a premium facility nestled in a picturesque, established village poised to become the heart of aged care in the region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning, where you'll help deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art environment.

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, supporting mealtimes, and assisting residents who need help eating
  • 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

3 weeks paid training commences onsite on the 27th January 2026 ahead of the care centre's official opening.

You will work a 4 days on 2 days off rotating shift pattern with a minimum of 30 hours and maximum of 40 hours per week. Shifts will be across morning, afternoon and nights.

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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 similar industry
  • NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3 or 4) or equivalent (essential)
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
  • Commitment to a rotational roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts

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—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that's okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

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:

  • Weekend rates of an additional 40% on your hourly rate
  • Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
  • Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 5th November. Successful applicants will be asked to join our recruitment open day at the end of November.

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