Caregiver
About this role / Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Heritage Lifecare has rewarding opportunities available on a permanent basis to join our dedicated team at Stillwater Lifecare based in Nelson.
- Inclusive team environment with a dedicated and approachable Care Home Manager focused on your professional development.
- Hourly rate
- AM, PM, Nights and Weekend shifts
- Permanent Part-time
As a Caregiver at Stillwater Lifecare, no two days will be the same, but you can be certain that each day you will leave work feeling fulfilled knowing that you’ve made a big difference in somebody else’s day. The work can be challenging, but it is also meaningful and rewarding, and your supportive and welcoming team will become your second family.
As a Caregiver, you will use your skills to:
- Work together in a team to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment for our residents.
- Follow individual resident care plans.
- Form lasting relationships with residents and their whanāu | family.
- Adapt and support your wider team members to create a great team environment.
Within the permanent full-time role, you will be offered a minimum of 32 hours per week.
Skills & Experience / He pūkenga tou
- A great team spirit with empathy and drive to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Good communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate with residents, their families and your team members.
- Be familiar with computers and have the ability to learn new systems.
- NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or a relevant New Zealand or overseas qualification would be preferred, but not essential.
- Professional development opportunities are available for you to grow your career in the aged care industry.
- Experience within aged care would be beneficial, but not essential.
- Understanding of Nga Paerewa sectors standards and applying the Treaty of Waitangi standards in the workplace.
What we offer our employees / Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment with approachable and supportive management.
- Overtime - time and a half | $1.10 per hour weekend allowance
- Focus on your professional development and career progression, providing a variety of development opportunities and support to complete qualifications.
- Heritage Lifecare are an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand
Welcome to Heritage Lifecare / Nau mai haere mai ki Heritage Lifecare
Heritage Lifecare is a trusted aged care provider to over 2,500 people, providing residential aged care services and care homes throughout New Zealand. We are driven to nurture and grow environments that feel like home by promoting inclusion, interaction, and strong community values.
Stillwater Lifecare & Village is a modern 69-bed Care Home and Hospital with a 43-unit Village located in the sunny city of Nelson . Our team comes from all around the world and are open and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But we are all connected in our Heritage community by our passion for caring and empathy. Why would you want to work anywhere else?
We recognise the Treaty of Waitangi and its importance to Māori and how it applies to the work at Heritage Lifecare. This includes adhering to the concepts of whanaungatanga, whakapapa and manaakitanga when dealing with people to foster an environment where people can work together with ease and understanding. Our team is built on the foundation of respecting individuals, both residents and staff. We pride ourselves on creating a ‘Better everyday – everyday’ for our residents.
Please submit an online application by selecting the ‘Apply’ link. You will be taken to our online application platform to complete an easy online application.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Following NZ Immigration requirements, .
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