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Kaitiaki at Summerset
A Kaitiaki at Summerset is much more than just an aged care worker. A Kaitiaki is a trustee minder custodian steward and guardian. So if youre kind peoplecentric empathetic and ready to put a smile on our residents faces we want to hear from you.
What is the role
As a Kaitiaki youre there to help provide the safest healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle possible for our residents. This role is really special because it gives you the chance to make a difference to our residents quality life without being a caregiver or providing personal care like bathing and changing.
Daytoday your activities will include assisting with recreational and group exercises helping the physiotherapists and assisting with eating and drinking at mealtimes. You will be there during busy periods when other staff may be providing care to specific residents think conversations manicures walks laughs and improving independence and autonomy through exercises.
We know that this role makes a difference our residents love having someone there whose sole job is to spend time with them and put a smile on their face.
This role is a permanant part time position working approximately 2 days per week.
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Qualifications :
Am I the right fit
If you are peoplecentric respectful considerate and want to make a difference you will be the perfect Kaitiaki. It is not a caregiver role so if youre wanting to get into this work without the physical demands of providing personal care this is for you.
You might be a school leaver looking for work or maybe youve had some time off and are looking to get back into the workforce. The role would also be good for those looking for parttime work as we have AM and PM shifts available. You could even be studying physiotherapy and looking to get some experience in!
No specific experience is required well provide you with training. At Summerset our main focus is on bringing the Best of Life to our residents so if you think you can help we want to hear from you.
Additional Information :
What else is in it for me
You will benefit from all our great Summerset employee benefits including:
- Summerset benefits package which includes health cover meal allowances a clothing allocation discounts at a range of suppliers and birthday leave
- A weekend rate of an additional 40 of the hourly rate
- A variety of AM or PM shifts available to suit your unique schedule and needs
- 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
- Working with an enthusiastic and supportive team which is fun to be a part of!
Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
