Caregiver
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Heritage Lifecare has a rewarding opportunity for full time Caregivers to join our team at Maxwell Lifecare in Blenheim.
- Attractive Hourly rate
- Full time Permanent | AM. PM, Weekend Shifts
- Maxwell Lifecare & Village is a 25-bed Care Home located in sunny Blenheim
As a Caregiver at Maxwell 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 this role, you will work as and when needed, covering AM, PM, Weekend and Night shifts.
Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau | What we offer our employees
- The opportunity to work within a progressive environment and with an organisation that has a solid focus to ensure the delivery of respectful and caring services that is safe for residents and staff.
- 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
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Rewarded with knowing that you have made a change in the life of someone else that has made their day better.
He pūkenga tou | Skills & Experience
- 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 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, or an equivalent New Zealand or overseas qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing) is essential, and on-the-job training will be provided.
Nau mai haere mai ki Heritage Lifecare | Welcome to 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.
Maxwell Lifecare is a 25-bed Care Home located in the sunny Marlborough town of Blenheim. 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.
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.
Tono mai | How to Apply
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. You will be required to upload an up to date Resume.
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
