Senior Caregiver - DementiaRyman Healthcare • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Senior Caregiver - Dementia

Ryman Healthcare • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

11 days ago

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Caregiver who finds it fulfilling to care for residents with dementia? Possum Bourne Retirement Village has an opportunity for you.

Help and support the most precious people we know, our residents
Receive ongoing training and development opportunities
Enjoy additional leave, an extra $2.50 per hour weekend allowance and fixed shifts that stay fixed

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to joinour Possum Bourne Retirement Village in Pukekohe, South Auckland as a Senior Caregiver in our Special Care Unit. This position will be working with our lovely residents who need an experienced and reliable person with a passion for dementia care.

We have a Full time position available working Sunday to Thursday 1500 - 2100.

In this role you will :

Oversee residents providing activities to engage them

Follow our resident's individual care plans, providing care that would be good enough for your own mum, dad, nana or poppa

Engage with our residents and developing lasting relationships with them and their families

Use the latest technology - including our own purpose-built care app myRyman

Take time to learn about each and every resident, their background, what's makes them happy to help them enjoy life to the fullest

About You

To thrive in our supportive and caring environment you will have :

Strong empathy

Kindness in your DNA

A reliable, friendly and professional style

Have obtained or are willing to complete the Relevant unit standards (or an equivalent qualification as approved by Ryman), within 18 months of their employment commencement date

Please note that, although we often welcome applications from overseas candidates, due to immigration requirements, we require applicants to have New Zealand work rights for this position.

About Ryman

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well‑being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

Benefits of working at Ryman Healthcare

At Ryman, when you look after our residents, we will look after you! As part of our team you will :

Have certainty of hours through fixed rosters

Enjoy a great resident‑to‑staff ratio, allowing for more personalised care

Work in a fun, friendly and supportive team environment

Have access to scholarships and bursaries for further education

Get education, long service and wellness leave on top of standard leave

Work in a secure building with 24‑hour management support

Access over 60 discounts with well‑known brands across a variety of sectors including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Applications

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.

Location

Possum Bourne Retirement Village - Pukekohe Auckland NZ

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