Caregiver - Casual

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.

Job Description

As a Caregiver at our Palmerston North 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 and helping with mealtimes

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

This is a Casual role.

Working on an as and when needed basis.

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 a similar role

Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships

Commitment to being available for a variety of shifts, sometimes at short notice

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 is 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

Uniform provided

Next Steps

Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 5th November.

This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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