Kaitiaki

As a Kaitiaki at our Richmond Village youll play an important role in supporting the safest healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle possible for our Care Centre residents. Youll be part of a close-knit team focused on person-centred care and enhancing the wellbeing of every resident.

This role includes a strong focus on mobility support recreation and mealtime care all guided by structured morning and afternoon shift schedules.

The hours of work are: 4 days on 2 days off. Kaitiaki. 2 x 0700-1300 and 2 x 1600-2000. 40 hrs per fortnight

Typical duties include:

• Supporting residents with meals and drinks including one-on-one help where needed
• Assisting residents to follow their mobility therapy plans (e.g. walking gentle exercise)
• Providing emotional support to residents who may feel anxious isolated or confused
• Helping maintain a safe environment especially for those at risk of falling
• Supporting individual and small group activities alongside Diversional and Recreational Therapists
• Keeping accurate progress notes and alerting clinical staff to any concerns

We know that this role makes a difference - our residents love having someone there whose job is to spend time with them and put a smile on their face.

Qualifications :

Youll be naturally empathetic kind and patient with a genuine interest in supporting older people. This role suits someone who thrives when making a meaningful difference each day.

Youll bring with you:

• Willingness to complete NZQA Dementia training modules
• Emotional resilience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning
• Experience working in aged care or a related support role is ideal but not essential

Additional Information :

When youre part of the Summerset team you belong to a place where your work has real impact who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive so Summerset is a place where everyones uniqueness and diversity can shine.  

Our benefits 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
• Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Health Disability and Aged Support to at least Level 2 as well as other modules in dementia care mobility therapy and more
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 29th June This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time